Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 'C' compiler and programmer for PIC

Hi Tony,

$80 USD isn't bad. Actually cheaper then my old CCS PIC 'C' compiler.
And I need a new programmer for the '877 anyway!

Yeah, a MEG of memory on a PIC might do it! And I understand it will do
the floating point, so my motion control stuff might just port right
over.

Thanks for the info.

Alan KM6VV


Tony Jeffree wrote:

>
> At 21:54 10/04/2002 +0000, you wrote:
> >Hi Tony,
> >
> >Thanks for the reply. I'd be curious what PIC and compiler you used, if
> >you wouldn't mind. I have 'C' and .ASM code for motion control (also
> >uses some floating point), and I'd planned to "drop it in" when I got
> >back on the PIC's. Easier said then done! Seems I need a LOT of space!
>
> Alan -
>
> The PIC is a 16F877; code is mostly written in "C" using the FED PIC C
> development tools & programmers (website: http://www.fored.co.uk/). The
> FED software works pretty well, although inevitably the code generated is
> bulkier than the equivalent hand-crafted assembler. Mind you, with
> Microchip just recently announcing a PIC with a meg of program memory, "C"
> looks more and more attractive for these devices.
>
> I found a couple of bugs in the early versions of the compiler, but they
> fixed them pretty promptly & the current version seems stable as far as I
> can tell. Their programmers are pretty good too - they use a serial
> interface & will work happily on Win 2K - I've had problems using (or I
> should say, trying to use) parallel port-based programmers because W2K
> makes it hard to gain direct access to the parallel port.
>
> FED's "C" compiler supports byte, word (16 bit) and long (32 bit) variables
> & also floating point. The really nice feature though is the sim
> environment - you can sim the hardware & attached peripherals (keypads,
> LCD, memory...etc) & do most of your debugging without raising a soldering
> iron. Very handy. Their prices are good too. Usual disclaimer - just a
> satisfied customer.
>
> >Alan KM6VV
> >P.S. Good luck on your project. I've enjoyed your website!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Regards,
> Tony