31. July 2009 by admin.

Robert B. Reese, “Microprocessors: From Assembly Language to C Using the PICI8FXX2″ 
Charles River Media | 2005 | ISBN: 1584503785 | 652 pages | PDF | 9,25 MB

This book is designed for a first course in microprocessors or it may be used as a reference for practicing engineers. The book is unique in presenting a balanced, integrated topic coverage of assembly language programming, microcontroller programming via the C language, and hardware interfacing. Programming topics are discussed using both assembly language and C, while hardware interfacing examples use C to keep code complexity low and improve clarity. A goal of this book is to prepare students for advanced courses in embedded systems or computer architecture. As such, the topic coverage is wide, with a mixture of software and hardware topics. The assembly language programming topics emphasize the linkage between C language constructs and their assembly language equivalents, so that students clearly understand the impact of C coding choices in terms of execution time and memory requirements. Hardware interface topics included in the textbook cover the fundamentals (parallel, serial, interrupts, A/D, D/A) using devices that do not require an extensive circuits background. Laboratory Projects These provide an extensive off-the-shelf lab experience (13 experiments) for using the PIC18: one experiment on introductory computer architecture topics, four experiments on PIC18 assembly language, and eight hardware experiments. The hardware experiments require the read to breadboard a PIC18F242 system that includes a serial EEPROM, external 8-bit Digital-to-Analog converter, and RS232 interface, and an infrared receiver module. The hardware labs cover all major subsystems on the PIC18: A/D, timers, asynchronous serial interface, and the 12C interface. All hardware labs are programmed in C, using the HI-TECH PICC18 compiler. A supplemental website (www.reesemicro.com) has book C code examples that have been modified to be compatible with both the Microchip MCC18 and HI-TECH PICC18 compilers, as well as lecture notes and sample quizzes.

From: http://www.ebooksz.cn/2009/03/microprocessors-from-assembly-language.html

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29. July 2009 by admin.

SourceBoost IDE is a modern development environment that allows rapid development of code. The code can be compiled under one of the SourceBoost compilers, or under a third part compilers. SourceBoost IDE works under MS Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP.Compilers/Assemblers supported:

• SourceBoost BoostC compiler.
• SourceBoost BoostC++ compiler.
• SourceBoost BoostBasic compiler.
• Microchip MPASM assembler
• Hi-Tech PICC Lite compiler.

Below are only a few IDE features.

• Project management.
• Syntax coloring, auto complete, value hover, function prototype tool tips etc.
• Built-in debugger.
• Clock accurate simulator for PIC12, PIC16 and PIC18 targets;
• Open architecture Plugins system for virtual devices and components
• Built-in profiler;
• Support of different compilers;
• Symbol browser;
• Project wizard.

More information can be found in the user manual. SourceBoost IDE is provided free of charge as part of the SourceBoost compiler package. Visit any of the compiler download pages and download the SourceBoost IDE and compiler.

The free of charge license for SourceBoost IDE is single user single node (one user on one computer). The single user single node license can be upgraded free of charge to a multi-user multi-node licence by users who purchase more than one SourceBoost compiler license or additional compiler node licenses. Please contact SourceBoost support as required, we will be please to help.

Posted in SourceBoost, Open Source, IDE | Print | 1 Comment »

25. July 2009 by admin.

 From: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/preorder-2-bus-pirate-v2go-assembled-from-hack-a-day-p-416.html

Assembled Bus Pirate V2go universal serial interface, constructed from files and firmware posted by Hack a Day. Programmed with latest firmware v0g.

The Bus Pirate has small components (0805, SSOP) and tight placement, this is an assembled board that doesn’t require any advanced surface mount 

The Bus Pirate uses a USB mini-B connector. You can add a 0.8 meter USB cable to this order for $1.95.

Posted in Bus, Hack a Day, Open Source, USB | Print | 1 Comment »

21. July 2009 by admin.

Get a free PIC32 Starter Kit from Allied Electronics when you purchase $300 in Microchip Products. Use promo code PIC32MX at checkout at http://www.alliedelec.com.

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21. July 2009 by admin.

from http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=74  

Get a 20% Discount off of our most popular 8-bit demo boards at Microchip Direct!
PICkit 3 Debug Express with PIC18F45K20 Demo Board – DV164131
PIC18 Development Kit (PIC18 Explorer + PICkit 3) – DV164136
Offer ends October 31^st, 2009! Enter coupon code 8BITPRO2 at checkout.

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17. July 2009 by admin.

USB/Serial Port PIC Programm kit (ver E) (no zif socket) from http://www.electronics123.com/s.nl/it.A/id.382/.f?sc=14&category=389

Price: $52.20

Posted in Closeout / Discontinued, Electronics123.com, USB, 8-bit, Development Tool | Print | 1 Comment »

17. July 2009 by admin.

Do you have a tip on a good deal or cool Microchip part? Let me know!

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16. July 2009 by admin.

“Time’n and Count’n”    is an intermediate level book on 16-bit timing and counting applications using Microchip Technology’s PIC ® microcontrollers. More opportunities for creating fun projects are described. Learning to use timer 1 (TMR1) with it’s powerful capture, compare and pulse width modulation (PWM) modes will expand your PIC microcontroller design capabilities significantly. TMR1, which is an on-board feature of many of the mid-range PIC microcontrollers, is a 16-bit timer/counter. The maximum count is 65,535 vs. 255 for timer 0 (TMR0). This is a big help! TMR1 used in conjunction with the capture, compare, PWM (CCP) module may be programmed to do useful things unattended leaving the PIC free to perform other tasks. A special pin may be used for external inputs to TMR1 and another special pin may be used as an external output from TMR1. The techniques presented in the book are useful for generating single time intervals and free running outputs as well as for measuring period and frequency. PWM using TMR1 unattended is also described. These timing and counting techniques serve as the basis for designing and building your own period and frequency generating and measuring test equipment as described in the book. By David Benson (8-1/2 x 11 format, 218 pages, $34.95).

Download the code at http://www.sq-1.com/srccode.html

Posted in Timing, SQUARE 1 ELECTRONICS, Source Code, 8-bit, Books | Print | 1 Comment »

12. July 2009 by admin.

Here’s everything the robotics hobbyist needs to harness the power of the PICMicro MCU!

In this heavily-illustrated resource, author John Iovine provides plans and complete parts lists for 11 easy-to-build robots each with a PICMicro “brain. The expertly written coverage of the PIC Basic Computer makes programming a snap — and lots of fun.

From the Back Cover
Complete, do-it-yourself robotics projects!

SMART ‘BOTS!

* Artificial vision system that uses a CCD camera to track and follow brightly colored objects
* Bi-pedal robots that walk upright
* Functional robotic arm
* Easily programmed behavior-based robots
* Complete parts lists for all projects
* Step-by-step directions for several complete projects — inspiration for hundreds more

PUT POWERFUL, LOW-COST MICROCHIPS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES INTO HOME-BUILT ROBOTS

Dramatic improvements in technologies and significant cost reductions in 8-bit microprocessors have spawned a renaissance in robot building. PIC Robotics, from popular electronics author John Iovine, shows amateur (and professional) electronics enthusiasts how to get in on the fun, using the power of Microchip’s versatile 8-bit PIC microprocessor family to build sophisticated robots more cheaply and easily than you thought possible.

With PIC Robotics, you can build robots that:
* Use a CCD camera to capture and follow a visual target
* Walk on two legs (bi-pedal walker)
* Walk on six legs (hexapodal walker)
* Obey verbal commands (speech recognition)
* Look for and track bright light sources
* And do it inexpensively!

Download it at  http://hotfile.com/dl/7788580/2c2231a/Pic.Robotics.A.BeginnerS.Guide.To.Robotics.Project.RLSwatch.pdf.htm

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9. July 2009 by admin.

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