Do you use ICD possibilities of MicroCode Studio

[Bruce]

Hi Octal,

I don't use any type ICD with BASIC firmware. I have an ICD2 that I rarely use either. I prefer to build the circuit, and test my firmware in real-time in the actual working circuit, running at full speed.

I will sometimes use MPSIM if I have tight timing requirements, and I need to know precisely how many instruction cycles a BASIC command uses, but I very rarely have a need for in-circuit debug. If I do, I will normally opt for ICD2. I also prefer the MPASM IDE VS MCS+.

[markk5xh]

I have tried to use the ICD in the past but never had much luck. I could get it to work on simple programs like the blinky light. When I tried it on a real program it would lock up after a few instructions. I posted a similar question some time back and did not get much of a response. From my limited experience, I would have to say that it is not worth using except on very simple stuff.
73s de Mark

[mister_e]

For learning purpose, i may feel it's handy.. but i also prefer to run everything in real environment, and send some data via LCD or RS232. MPSIM could be used sometimes, ok it's not real-time, but give some nice idea/pointers.