[Lowfer] PIC PROGRAMMER QUESTION

[Zack Widup]

Hi Charlie,

Guess it depends on how you want to go about it.

Here's what I use:

The free Microchip MPLAB program, which includes MPASM.

The MicroEngineering EpicPlus programmer and either the EPIC or MELabs
software. This is a true serial-port programmer. When I got it, it was about
$60 (EPIC software included). I don't know what they're going for now.

I program entirely in MPASM assembler. It's what I first learned with and I
enjoy it. There have been many discussions about programming in C vs.
assembler, and I say use whatever works best for you.

There are other programmers and software that are popular. A lot of people
like the PonyProg.
73, Zack W9SZ

On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Charlie , W5COV <cvest at cox.net> wrote:

> Hi All ,
>
> I am a total and complete newbie to the world of programming PIC's .
>
> However it is now time for me to learn to program them , so I can move
> forward from my discrete and TTL circuits .
>
> What programmer and what software do you recommend ? I want something that
> I can start out doing the basics with and then keep using the same equipment
> as I advance in my skills . I don't want anything proprietary either . I am
> looking for something that is as universal as possible , without breaking
> the bank .
>
> Any other tips , hints and tricks you can pass along for either the
> software or hardware would be greatly appreciated .
>
> Also what chips should I order to keep on hand , just in case I manage to
> let the good smoke out of one of them . <grin>
>
> CV is off of the air and will be for a few weeks , while I do some much
> needed receive system upgrades .
>
> Also Saturday morning at 3:30 a.m , with no warning  , my home took a
> direct hit of measured 100 MPH winds , equal according to the NWS , to an
> EF0 to EF1 Micro Burst Tornado . So we are busy with cleanup and repairs for
> a couple of weeks .
>
> THANKS IN ADVANCE !!
>
> Charlie , W5COV
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