Dr>>Is this the main compiler you recommend using?

Denny>>Well, it was the first available compiler. And as such it probably has the largest user base, and it folows that you would get the best third party support. (things like this forum)<<

The Cheapest I found it is 299.00 Plus shipping.

Denny>>
I'm wondering, why the 12F675. Usualy the entry point into PICs is the 18 pin 16F84 (which is now supersceded by three generations, pin compatible though) or the much larger (40-pin) 16F877. (better in my book because of the bootloader capabilities) Many are now reccomending begginers start with the 18F series.<<

Well, the project I am doing, only requires a delay counter. Nothing more.

Example.

Psuedo Code:



When chip is started

immediately take pin1a and ground it. (This activates the battery backup) .

Loop:

Begin Delay for 5 to 7 min.
ground another pin1b.
Delay for 1/2 second.
unground same pin1b.
Delay for 1 min
Unground first pin1a (this cancels battery backup).

****if power is still active do the following 4 lines ****
counter++;
if(counter==3)unground pin2a
delay 1 min.
Goto Loop;
*******************************************
If chip loses power, start at beginning of loop.


This is the entire routine... Plane, simple, and extremely easy. I can do it in Philips, but I can't do it in PIC. I am not familiar with the PICS, and my Philips assembly does not work on it (I found out just now). so I need to have some sample assembly code that I can relate to. How to address the pins of a PIC.

If you notice, I am only using a VCC, VSS, and 2 pins. Nothing more.

I want the cheapest chip possible to do the job. I think we both hve to admit a 16 pin Woochie is a overkill <g>

Now you know why I am using a 12f675. I use 2 out of 6 pins available... (And of course the VCC and VSS).

Denny >>If you do decide to buy PBP, talk to Randy Jones at www.glitchbuster.com. I bought mine from him, and in the end I got a better deal than I've seen published *anywhere*.<<

I attempted to access this site, and it is a private site. I do not have security to enter this site. I thought about purchasing PBP.

Thank you very much for your help, time and patience.

Dwayne