I'm new to PIC programming and was looking to create a project I found on the web. (http://www.rentron.com/PIC16F84.htm) I have all of the components needed and have a PICStart Plus programmer with Microchip MPLAB IDE.

What I don't have is PicBasic, do I need to spend a lot of money purchasing PicBasic? or is there another way to compile my changes to the code?

Many Thanks,

Dan