Pic chip programing

[M0BSW]

 I've noticed an awful lot of electronics use pic chip and programing them  ,  I would like to learn this as there are some interesting project out there, like this radio amateur radio SWR meter that uses such things. Is there a program out there for dummies like me, how easy is it and what do I need. now remember I am a computer caveman, and proud of it.

[Kidsam]

greetings MOBSW, the easiest interface to program a pic chip is the pickit 3, which i think comes bundled with the software to program it, from what i know, the language used to program it is c (or similar),

[Amarbir[Lynx-India]]

I've noticed an awful lot of electronics use pic chip and programing them  ,  I would like to learn this as there are some interesting project out there, like this radio amateur radio SWR meter that uses such things. Is there a program out there for dummies like me, how easy is it and what do I need. now remember I am a computer caveman, and proud of it.

Well,
    i would recommend you get hold of mikroe pic training boards they are awesome

[M0BSW]

I suppose if you make a mistake you can wipe the chip and start again I say this because I really have no idea, looks like fun though,I  guess it's like everything else start really simple and progress slowly.

[Amarbir[Lynx-India]]

I suppose if you make a mistake you can wipe the chip and start again I say this because I really have no idea, looks like fun though,I  guess it's like everything else start really simple and progress slowly.

Well,
 A MCU " Microcontroller " is a computer like single chip device .If you install it in a circuit it does nothing cos its not told to do anything  .You use a programming laguage and write software code that makes it work  example read something of pin no 4 and 5 and then give output on pin no 6 and 7 .The software code is then converted to binary formal and you use a programmer to write that binary code to the chip .Once programmed and in a circuit it behaves exactly the same way as you programmed it  .The 8051 is also  very interesting MCU to work with for starters .

[AndyC_772]

Have a read:

http://www.gooligum.com.au/index.html

[M0BSW]

I suppose if you make a mistake you can wipe the chip and start again I say this because I really have no idea, looks like fun though,I  guess it's like everything else start really simple and progress slowly.

Well,
 A MCU " Microcontroller " is a computer like single chip device .If you install it in a circuit it does nothing cos its not told to do anything  .You use a programming laguage and write software code that makes it work  example read something of pin no 4 and 5 and then give output on pin no 6 and 7 .The software code is then converted to binary formal and you use a programmer to write that binary code to the chip .Once programmed and in a circuit it behaves exactly the same way as you programmed it  .The 8051 is also  very interesting MCU to work with for starters .

So this programming is it similar to the old  DOS programming we all use to have a go at, maybe your to young to remember DOS, if it is I'm familar to that.

[M0BSW]

Have a read:

http://www.gooligum.com.au/index.html

Thanks Andy , This looks more like what I need.

[Amarbir[Lynx-India]]

Have a read:

http://www.gooligum.com.au/index.html

Thanks Andy , This looks more like what I need.

Well ,
 Hang On do check www.mikroe.com .They are too high end then your gooligum .also i would suggest you have a peek at the 8051 mcu .Also check http://www.pic16.com/en/

[M0BSW]

Have a read:

http://www.gooligum.com.au/index.html

Thanks Andy , This looks more like what I need.

Well ,
 Hang On do check www.mikroe.com .They are too high end then your gooligum .also i would suggest you have a peek at the 8051 mcu .Also check http://www.pic16.com/en/

Taking a look now cheers

[AndyC_772]

8051 might be ubiquitous, but it's obsolete. if you're going to learn something other than PIC, learn ARM.

[M0BSW]

8051 might be ubiquitous, but it's obsolete. if you're going to learn something other than PIC, learn ARM.

calm down i've only just to grips with Pic I think, I am one of the the old  DOS simple program users you know.