Is there a Free C compiler for PIC16?

[salman.]

I need a free C-Compiler for PIC16.

 

[horace1]

I need a free C-Compiler for PIC16.

the lite version of the Hi-Tech compiler
**broken link removed**

 

[DineshSL]

Use evaluation version of MPLAB C;
**broken link removed**
Supports low cost debuggers and clones of them

with 2k code limit use MikroC for PIC
https://www.mikroe.com/eng/products/view/7/mikroc-pro-for-pic/

 

[Kurenai_ryu]

SDCC
http://sdcc.sourceforge.net/

but even it's not full ANSI, CC5x (free version available )
http://www.bknd.com/cc5x/

 

[tpetar]

Also look support for compiler and his diffusion on market, number of users and examples for it, coverage with free manuals, tutorials, ebooks,...


MikroC is totaly free up to 2KB of data code, for bigger code you must get licence.

 

[DineshSL]

What are the supported PICs by SDCC ?
also, what is the debugger it support ?

 

[tpetar]

What are the supported PICs by SDCC ?
also, what is the debugger it support ?

http://mdubuc.freeshell.org/Sdcc/

SDCC patch



SDCC is a retargettable, optimizing ANSI - C compiler suite that targets the Intel MCS51 based microprocessors (8031, 8032, 8051, 8052, etc.), Maxim (formerly Dallas) DS80C390 variants, Freescale (formerly Motorola) HC08 based (hc08, s08) and Zilog Z80 based MCUs (z80, z180, gbz80, Rabbit 2000/3000, Rabbit 3000A). Work is in progress on supporting the Microchip PIC16 and PIC18 targets. It can be retargeted for other microprocessors.

http://sdcc.sourceforge.net/

 

[Kurenai_ryu]

I use MPLAB 8 and CC5x, all nice!

the new MPLAB X has sdcc support...
a nice tut to get the thing up
https://sites.google.com/site/rmaalmeida/mplabx-sdcc-toolchain
you can search to find more info

 

[salman.]

Thank you all, I think i will use mikroC

 

[tpetar]

You make good choice, and like sage.

You have lots of books for MikroE and good support, but this does not mean that you do not need to look or use other compilers.

 

[salman.]

Thank you friend , yes I also will be experimenting with other C compilers.

You make good choice, and like sage.

You have lots of books for MikroE and good support, but this does not mean that you do not need to look or use other compilers.

 

[DineshSL]

http://mdubuc.freeshell.org/Sdcc/

SDCC patch



SDCC is a retargettable, optimizing ANSI - C compiler suite that targets the Intel MCS51 based microprocessors (8031, 8032, 8051, 8052, etc.), Maxim (formerly Dallas) DS80C390 variants, Freescale (formerly Motorola) HC08 based (hc08, s08) and Zilog Z80 based MCUs (z80, z180, gbz80, Rabbit 2000/3000, Rabbit 3000A). Work is in progress on supporting the Microchip PIC16 and PIC18 targets. It can be retargeted for other microprocessors.

http://sdcc.sourceforge.net/

First link is 7 years old ! Not updated and no relevant information.

There are list of supported PIC in manual of SDCC in the second link; http://sdcc.sourceforge.net/