Getting Started With PIC(TM) MCU - Revision history

PaoloVilla at 08:54, 10 November 2009

2009-11-10T08:54:16Z

PaoloVilla at 09:42, 9 November 2009

2009-11-09T09:42:43Z

PaoloVilla at 09:14, 9 November 2009

2009-11-09T09:14:41Z

PaoloVilla at 09:14, 9 November 2009

2009-11-09T09:14:04Z

PaoloVilla at 09:13, 9 November 2009

2009-11-09T09:13:43Z

PaoloVilla at 09:09, 9 November 2009

2009-11-09T09:09:49Z

PaoloVilla at 07:34, 9 November 2009

2009-11-09T07:34:56Z

PaoloVilla at 08:52, 8 November 2009

2009-11-08T08:52:47Z

PaoloVilla at 08:51, 8 November 2009

2009-11-08T08:51:06Z

PaoloVilla at 08:50, 8 November 2009

2009-11-08T08:50:27Z

@@ Line 90: / Line 90: @@
 application. The ICSP interface uses two pins as its core.
 The programming data pin (PGD) functions as both an input and an output, allowing programming data to be read in and device information to be read out
-on command.The programming clock pin (PGC) clocks in data and controls the overall process.
+on command. The programming clock pin (PGC) clocks in data and controls the overall process.
 Serial programming allows customers to manufacture boards with unprogrammed devices and then to program the digital signal controller just before shipping
@@ Line 173: / Line 173: @@
 [[Image:Watch Window.jpg]]
@@ Line 227: / Line 234: @@
+  }
 The main() function is the place where the microcontroller (program counter) will go first at power-up or after each subsequent reset.
@@ Line 232: / Line 242: @@
 This is known as the c0 code. The c0 code will perform basic housekeeping chores, including the initialization of the microcontroller stack, among other
 things.

@@ Line 42: / Line 42: @@
 * PIC MCU programmer-debugger (in Ai&R Lab Lambrate you can find some Microchip ICD2(TM) programmer-debugger, some adapter boards with ZIF socket and some self-made programming cables);
 * PIC MCU demoboard or your board with power supply, PIC Microconroller, oscillator, MCLR circuitry and some input-output hardware.
 If you are watching to buy an own programmer/debugger, Microchip PIC-KIT could be the right choise due to it's little dimensions, low price and good
 performances. For detailed information, including PIC microcontroller supported list, visit microchip web site.
@@ Line 54: / Line 58: @@
 * Internal Oscillator (in general an internal RC network);
 * External Oscillator (external clock source, external crystal or ceramic resonator operation and external RC network).
 [[Image:MCUOscillator.jpg]]

@@ Line 22: / Line 22: @@
 * Available memory space: you need an extra large memory because you just know your firmare will be extra long?
-Once you have answered some of these questions you can use Microchip Advanced Parts Selector (MAPS(TM)) to find only microcontrollers that satisfy your
+Once you have answered some of these questions you can use Microchip Advanced Parts Selector (MAPS(TM)) to find only microcontrollers that satisfy your requirements.
 requirements.
 MAPS is available on-line or for download directly from Microchip web site (http://www.microchip.com).
@@ Line 41: / Line 40: @@
 Besides a PC, because of we intend "make" something and not only talk about it, we need some hardware tools:
-* PIC MCU programmer-debugger (in Ai&R Lab Lambrate you can find some Microchip ICD2(TM) programmer-debugger, some adapter boards with ZIF socket and some
+* PIC MCU programmer-debugger (in Ai&R Lab Lambrate you can find some Microchip ICD2(TM) programmer-debugger, some adapter boards with ZIF socket and some self-made programming cables);
 self-made programming cables);
 * PIC MCU demoboard or your board with power supply, PIC Microconroller, oscillator, MCLR circuitry and some input-output hardware.

@@ Line 19: / Line 19: @@
 * Power saving is crucial? You need a Ultra-Micro-Low-Nanowatt-Power microcontroller?
 * Application need a little, low cost microcontroller (8bit MCU), a bigger, high performance 16bit MCU or an exagerated 32bit microcontroller?
-* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, stackable Interrupts, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet, USB... Yes, it's not a joke! High Performance PIC Microcontroller can have one or more USB and/or Ethernet port, you can implement usb mass storage or
+* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, stackable Interrupts, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet, USB... Yes, it's not a joke! High Performance PIC Microcontroller can have one or more USB and/or Ethernet port, you can implement usb mass storage or TCP-IP functions.
 TCP-IP functions.
 * Available memory space: you need an extra large memory because you just know your firmare will be extra long?

@@ Line 19: / Line 19: @@
 * Power saving is crucial? You need a Ultra-Micro-Low-Nanowatt-Power microcontroller?
 * Application need a little, low cost microcontroller (8bit MCU), a bigger, high performance 16bit MCU or an exagerated 32bit microcontroller?
-* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, stackable Interrupts, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet,
+* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, stackable Interrupts, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet, USB... Yes, it's not a joke! High Performance PIC Microcontroller can have one or more USB and/or Ethernet port, you can implement usb mass storage or
 USB... Yes, it's not a joke! High Performance PIC Microcontroller can have one or more USB and/or Ethernet port, you can implement usb mass storage or
 TCP-IP functions.
 * Available memory space: you need an extra large memory because you just know your firmare will be extra long?

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 !!!___WORK_IN_PROGRESS___!!!
@@ Line 7: / Line 14: @@
 === Chosing a PIC(TM) Microcontroller ===
-The first step to chese a microcontroller is to focus on hardware/software needs:
+The first step to chose a microcontroller is to focus on hardware/software needs:
 * Board power supply is 3V or 5V (or other)?
 * Power saving is crucial? You need a Ultra-Micro-Low-Nanowatt-Power microcontroller?
 * Application need a little, low cost microcontroller (8bit MCU), a bigger, high performance 16bit MCU or an exagerated 32bit microcontroller?
-* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, Interrupt stackable, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet,
+* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, stackable Interrupts, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet,
 USB... Yes, it's not a joke! High Performance PIC Microcontroller can have one or more USB and/or Ethernet port, you can implement usb mass storage or
 TCP-IP functions.
@@ Line 18: / Line 25: @@
 Once you have answered some of these questions you can use Microchip Advanced Parts Selector (MAPS(TM)) to find only microcontrollers that satisfy your
-requests.
+requirements.
 MAPS is available on-line or for download directly from Microchip web site (http://www.microchip.com).
@@ Line 130: / Line 132: @@
 === MPLAB IDE settings ===
-Install MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C30 on your PC. Now let's talk about common functions on menu.
+Select in "Debugger" menu the programmer/debugger device you have to use (probably "1 MPLAB ICD 2", if you are working on AI&R Lab...)
-−
-Select in "Debugger" menu the right programmer/debugger device you have to use (probably "1 MPLAB ICD 2", if you are working on AI&R Lab...)
 [[Image:MPLAB_Debugger_Menu.jpg]]
@@ Line 144: / Line 144: @@
 ("Communications" submenu).
-=== Start a new project ===
+[[Image:MPLAB_Menu.jpg]]
 Then, let’s follow the “New Project Set-up” checklist to create a new project with the MPLAB IDE:
@@ Line 176: / Line 207: @@
 [[Image:MPLAB2.jpg]]
 Our first line of code is going to be:

@@ Line 12: / Line 12: @@
 * Power saving is crucial? You need a Ultra-Micro-Low-Nanowatt-Power microcontroller?
 * Application need a little, low cost microcontroller (8bit MCU), a bigger, high performance 16bit MCU or an exagerated 32bit microcontroller?
-* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, Interrupt stackable, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet, USB... Yes, it's not a joke! High Performance PIC Microcontroller can have one or more USB and/or Ethernet port, you can implement usb mass storage or TCP-IP functions.
+* What kind and how many peripherics are needed in your application? ADC, UART, Timers, PWM Channels, Interrupt stackable, SPI, I2C, Can Bus, Ethernet,
 * Available memory space: you need an extra large memory because you just know your firmare will be extra long?
@@ Line 18: / Line 20: @@
 requests.
 MAPS is available on-line or for download directly from Microchip web site (http://www.microchip.com).
 === Software tools ===
-Let’s verify you have all the necessary equipments, ready and installed (latest version available for download from Microchip web site at http://www.microchip.com):
+Let’s verify you have all the necessary equipments, ready and installed (latest version available for download from Microchip web site at
 * PIC MCU Datasheet;
@@ Line 33: / Line 41: @@
 Besides a PC, because of we intend "make" something and not only talk about it, we need some hardware tools:
-* PIC MCU programmer-debugger (in Ai&R Lab Lambrate you can find some Microchip ICD2(TM) programmer-debugger, some adapter boards with ZIF socket and some self-made programming cables);
+* PIC MCU programmer-debugger (in Ai&R Lab Lambrate you can find some Microchip ICD2(TM) programmer-debugger, some adapter boards with ZIF socket and some
 * PIC MCU demoboard or your board with power supply, PIC Microconroller, oscillator, MCLR circuitry and some input-output hardware.
@@ Line 121: / Line 130: @@
 === MPLAB IDE settings ===
-Install MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C30(TM)on your PC.
+Install MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C30 on your PC. Now let's talk about common functions on menu.
@@ Line 140: / Line 161: @@
 * Select “Project->Save” to save the project.
-Our first line of code is going to be:
+You should have a screenshot similar to this one:
- #include <p24hj256gp206.h>
+[[Image:MPLAB1.jpg]]
-NOTE: 24hj256gp206 is the microcontroller used in this example. You must replace it with your own microcontroller model: files are located in "C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLAB C30\support\h\".
+[[Image:MPLAB2.jpg]]
 This is a pseudo-instruction for the preprocessor telling the compiler to read the content of a device-specifi c file before proceeding any further.