MOTM

I'm starting to work on a couple of my own designs and I'd like to 
use PICs in a number of places.  I have no experience with them, 
however I do know how to write low level code, burn EPROMS and 
design circuitry.  Years ago I used to write assembly level code for 
the 8085 and Z80 families for use as microcontrollers before there 
was such a thing.  My question for the group is this:
I do not know where to start as far as what I need to program the 
PICs.  I really don't think I need an emulator per se, my designs 
are not going to be that complicated and I'm reluctant to spend a 
lot of money, but I would like to know what the group members think 
as far as what I can get for my computer to assist me in writing and 
putting the code together and actually burning the chips.  I also 
would welcome any suggestions on where to get what I need.  I've 
looked at the DigiKey catalog and come away confused.  I know a 
number of group members have implemented PIC based designs so I'm 
asking for your help.
Thanks in advance.
Paul Haneberg

BTW, Nektar's Okay, but I prefer Gentle Giant.  I wish they'd get 
back together!!!

I highly recommend the PICDEV system for $209. Includes a GREAT demo board/programmer (ADC/LCD,
breadboard areas), the ICD2 in-circuit degug (connects via USB or RS-232) and WinDoze software.
The part # is DV164006. You have to be *careful* which PIC parts are currently supported. I use
18Fxxx parts. www.newark.com stocks them.

Paul S.

A much cheaper DIY programmer alternative is NOPPP (no-parts PIC programmer). You build it yourself. Look it up on the web. The source code is provided for the SW side. You can easily adapt it to other devices (if you're so inclined and equipped).

John Speth
Coherent Molectron
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