Quote Originally Posted by LEDave View Post
So programming these devices in 'C' and Assembler is out and using PIC-BASIC seems the way to go right?
Most of us here think PBP is the way to go Mix a little ASM in now and then and you will be able to do just about anything you can think of.
1/ Can I still use my PICkit1 Flash Starter kit to load / run and test my programs even using PIC-BASIC (I'd hate to think I'd bought the kit for nothing). Or do I have to buy another evaluation board from Melabs as well as the program / compiler?
All Pic Basic Pro is for is to make a HEX file. You will not need to buy another programmer until you out grow the PICkit1. Then get the PICkit2.
2/ Just to make sure here, PIC-BASIC isn't included in my Microchip PICkit is it?
No, it is not. All the PICkit is for is to take a HEX file and place it on the chip.
3/ Will the PICBASIC PRO™ Compiler Demo from Melabs allow me to run and create a HEX code for the program that Joe posted for me? And can I then load the HEX code into my PICkit Starter Kit and into a 12F675 chip?
Yes. I still use my PICkit1 now and then.