first project, and yes, doesn`t work

[Archangel]

Joe: ...i don't think i have to use DEFINE, because i already setup the fuse @ __config _LP_OSC

That was Shane . . .

Another thing I have a question on, you are using a 32khz crystal. I believe PBP defaults to 4 mhz unless something is Defined for OSC speed.

DEFINE OSC 8

for 8Mhz clock.

Without that I don't know if PBP would know what to do?

I don't know that 32 khz can be defined in PBP? Some one else that knows more than me might have some better input?

Shane

[ShaneMichael]

Do they make a data sheet for dummies? I could use one. So reading the data sheet I noticed this statement:

"6.4 Timer1 Oscillator
A low-power 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator is built-in
between pins OSC1 (input) and OSC2 (amplifier
output). The oscillator is enabled by setting the
T1OSCEN control bit of the T1CON register. The
oscillator will continue to run during Sleep.
The Timer1 oscillator is shared with the system LP
oscillator. Thus, Timer1 can use this mode only when
the primary system clock is derived from the internal
oscillator or when the oscillator is in the LP mode. The
user must provide a software time delay to ensure
proper oscillator start-up."

So by that statement I believe you want to use the internal OSC, I'd use it at 4 or 8 mhz.

Timer one you would use the external crystal and set T1OSCEN =0 so you don't turn on the interal 32.768 crystal....I think? Like I said, I need a data sheet for dummies...

I'd take on one thing at a time, get the pic working on the internal clock first. When you have a good handle on that then take on clocking Timer one from the crystal. Then as it breaks, you'll know what setting did it.

Also, if it has an internal crystal at 32.768 khz, why use an external, is it just an accuracy concern?

I don't think you'll need to dig any deeper than you already are, it's just a matter of getting the correct settings.

Good Luck,
Shane