PIC Newbie

[T.Jackson]

No dumb question at all. You just need few tips.

MicroCode Studio is you code editor. It have nothing to do with you PIC programmer... apart that you can launch the PIC programmer software from it. but let's skip it first.

What you'll need to do.

1. create your code in MicroCode Studio
2. hit F9, to compile it. This will create a .HEX file
3. open ICPROG (or else application which fit your Olimex programmer)
4. select the right PIC #
5. open the .HEX file
6. program you PIC
7. enjoy your first program... or not depending

later, we could launch ICPROG from MicroCodeStudio using the command line i just found bellow
http://www.ic-prog.com/cmdline.txt

I think Mister E is quite possibly the most helpful person on here. Mind you, I only signed up as a member the other day, but it certainly looks like Mister E's the right person to ask for help around here. I just have to say, on top of the aforementioned list of ingredients there should also be a mention of the fact that a good understanding of electronics is vital. Without this you will struggle. No matter how easy the language. I think it’s a good assumption in saying that if you can throw together a simple circuit using discrete logic IC’s then you’ll do well with PICs. Best not to start with the latter.

Regards,
Trent Jackson

[mister_e]

Hi Trent,
Welcome to the forum and thanks for all the good words.

I have to agree, some electronic basics is needed. As you will notice, most of the user problem are about programming. In a really few case, we see hardware problems (appart those missing decoupling caps, bad psu etc etc).

At least, we have a nice community here and many user are always ready to help. Maybe why ALL forums exist

[azmax100]

Hi everybody,

First of all I have to thank to all of you especially mister_e for the time spending to answer my question. I really apreciate it so much.

For know I almost understand what do i need to start with PIC. I have very little knowledge in electronic but i will learn as much as posible and with the support from the very supportive forum members I think i would learn more from time to time.

I will start to work with the programmer and let you all know the outcome soon.

Thanks again.

Take care.