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    Default Suggestion for textbook on PIC microcontrollers

    Admitted novice. I have purchased several PIC project books and using MPLAB and Pic Pro having fun and sometimes successful. But would like to learn more about mcu architecture , etc. Get confused on how registers are set up/accessed easily, changed, etc. Had heck of time changing config bits in program ... any suggestions on book(s) that explain how registers work, set-up, change, how to access, etc .. the ones I have at least lead you by example but don't really explain why it works ... hope this makes sense. I don't want novice book but intermediate ... understand hobby electronics but new to microcontrollers ... thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by nbrucew View Post
    Admitted novice. I have purchased several PIC project books and using MPLAB and Pic Pro having fun and sometimes successful. But would like to learn more about mcu architecture , etc. Get confused on how registers are set up/accessed easily, changed, etc. Had heck of time changing config bits in program ... any suggestions on book(s) that explain how registers work, set-up, change, how to access, etc .. the ones I have at least lead you by example but don't really explain why it works ... hope this makes sense. I don't want novice book but intermediate ... understand hobby electronics but new to microcontrollers ... thanks
    nbrucew,

    Your best friends are the PIC datasheets. Almost everything that you need to know about the PIC microcontroller is in there.

    Robert

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    Hi,
    I have the first edition of this:
    http://www.imagesco.com/Books/pic-mi...ject-book.html
    and I thought it was great.
    Starts right from setting up your programming environment
    and the bare minimum LED flashing circuit, and ends up with a motorised
    Sun tracker for solar panels.

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    Talking here's a new one

    Here is a brand new book published by ARRL (American Radio Relay League)
    I haven't seen it but it looks to be a good one... I'm not sure what programming language it focuses on...

    http://www.amazon.com/PIC-Programmin...1600007&sr=8-1


    Make the PIC datasheets your friend
    Good Luck
    Dwight
    These PIC's are like intricate puzzles just waiting for one to discover their secrets and MASTER their capabilities.

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    Default Pic books

    Intermediate onwards:

    "Programming & Customising the PIC Microcontroller"
    By Myke Predko

    Regards Bill Legge

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    Default Thanks for all suggestions

    Thanks for all the suggestions. Just recieved used copy from Amazon of "Programming and Customizing the PIC Microcontroller" M. Predko

    It will keep me busy for awile. Thanks for all the suggestions

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