Summary of Introduction To The PIC Microcontroller Talk video tutorial
Introduction to using PIC microcontrollers, with practical tips and downloadable beginner materials (demos, docs, PICKit-2 modification notes). Emphasizes keeping projects simple and learning by editing demo code that includes 34 helper subroutines to handle complex tasks. Recommends PICKit-2 with LPC board and PIC16F505/506 chips, and points learners to the Microchip Forums for help. Software is provided as-is without warranty or support; users are responsible for debugging and fixing their own code.
Parts used in the PIC Micro project:
- PICKit-2 programmer/debugger
- LPC development board
- PIC16F505 microcontroller
- PIC16F506 microcontroller
- Demo software and example code (downloadable)
- Beginner documentation (downloadable)
- Modification instructions/materials for PICKit-2 (downloadable)
In this talk, you are introduced to how to get started using the PIC Micro. The talk includes practical tips and ideas. In addition, the link to download all the material is here:
4shared.com/folder/2FPmwzlu/_online.html
This includes beginner documentation, demo software, and additional material, like how to modify the PICKit-2 and what you’ll need to get started.
The key to getting started is, KEEP IT SIMPLE!!! You can download the demo software and learn by making simple changes to the code. The 34 subroutines included in the code take care of the more difficult tasks, thus allowing you to focus on just the main steps.
Introduction To The PIC Microcontroller Talk from Bob Diaz on Vimeo.
The PICKit-2 is ideal for learning the PIC (use the LPC board) and when used with the PIC16F505 or PIC16F506 chips, it’s fun to play with.
For help with learning the PIC, go direct to the Microchip Forums:
microchip.com/forums/default.aspx
NOTE:
This software is provided to users “as is” without any warranty, support, or claim that it is bug free. It is the user’s responsibility to write, debug, and fix their own code that connects with these subroutines. The author of these subroutines will not be providing any technical support for this code.
- What materials can I download to get started?
You can download beginner documentation, demo software, and materials including PICKit-2 modification notes from the provided 4shared link. - How should I approach learning the PIC microcontroller?
Keep it simple: download the demo software and learn by making simple changes to the code, using the included subroutines to handle complex tasks. - What helps reduce complexity when editing demo code?
The 34 subroutines included in the demo code take care of difficult tasks so you can focus on main steps. - Which hardware is recommended for learning PIC?
The PICKit-2 with the LPC board and PIC16F505 or PIC16F506 chips is recommended for learning and experimentation. - Where can I get community help for PIC development?
The Microchip Forums are recommended for help: microchip.com/forums/default.aspx. - Will the author provide technical support for the subroutines?
No, the author will not provide technical support; the software is provided as-is and users are responsible for writing and debugging their own code. - Is there any warranty for the provided software?
No, the software is provided as-is without any warranty or guarantee that it is bug free.
