[plug] [OT] pic programming

[Brad Campbell]

Paul Arch wrote:
> 
>>I was wondering if anyone has ideas for good reference source on how to
>>program pic microcontrollers.
> 
> 
> Linux is a great development environment for programming pic processors :)
> 
> Firstly, you will need some sort of hardware setup.
> I have a PIC development system from Dontronics (http://www.dontronics.com/)
> model DTI-06.  I have interfaced this to an expansion breadboard, using a
> simple AC/DC plugpack to power it all.  Bit of a rough construction, but
> works fine.
> 
> I program the processors using a 5 pin header/cable and  ICDPROG clone.
> 
> Programming tool sw for Microchip ICDPROG tool
> http://icdprog.sourceforge.net/
> 
> Pic simulator
> http://www.dattalo.com/gnupic/gpsim.html
> ( I havent used this myself, but I am told it is very good)

Indeed it is great. If you are using a part that is already in the library it works very well.
I used it a while ago to simulate and profile some tight timing loops for a 10 character LED sign 
and a PC DMX dongle. It made development silly easy.
Also Microchips MPLAB runs quite well under wine and there is bugger all that can compete with it 
for ease of use, accuraccy of simulation and general usability..

Brad