Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re:PIC Programming

Thanks to everyone who has responded so far on this thread - some really
useful information has already appeared.
The reason I raised the thread is that there are a number of facets to PIC
programming - some of which are easily addressable, others which are not. In
my case, I am reasonably competent at making basic electronic circuits -
certainly at the mechanical aspects of making circuit boards and soldering
components to them and, in the days of the 6502 processor based PCs, I was
reasonably good at programming and burning Eproms in assembler. However,
things have moved on apace since then and I wonder whether I could now find
enough applications to justify the time required to learn all the
intricacies of the various PIC chips (of which there seem to be a confusing
array). Also I must admit that I would have great difficulty in
understanding the logic and maths required to implement such things as
look-ahead, ramping etc. So, if the people who are good at mental gymnastics
share their abilities with those of us who are better at sorting out
mechanical problems, we can all benefit. I noticed an article in 'New
Scientist' a week or so ago that MIT is planning to put all its courses on
the 'net for access by anyone (aimed primarily at 3rd world countries which
can't afford text books - though how they will afford internet connected PCs
I don't know) - what a marvellous idea. If only everyone would do the same.

Ian
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Ian W. Wright
Sheffield UK
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