Quote Originally Posted by mackrackit View Post
Enjoy
http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5988
Once again, Dave to the rescue! I didn't even think about searching for this topic before posting it. After reading that topic, I feel like "part of the family" now, or at least I have a better idea of the backgrounds of those that have and are providing the help I'm seeking...

Quote Originally Posted by Acetronics View Post
Hi Adam

A bit off topic, but not really, in the End ...

Answering your question about Easypic5 on "another Forum" ... compatibility is 100% when using Microcode Studio as an IDE.

Using MPLAB allows compatibility too ... as you just have to transfer your Hex to the Easy5 onboard progammer ( one mouse click ! )

I've also appeciated your RX8 "Engine stories" ... I just can tell, Here, on this forum, you will meet VERY highly PbP and Pics Qualified users ...

so, listening to their advices will be ... the least to do.

Welcome here and have fun in theses columns.

Alain

PS: as Humour must be Keyword ...

you've forgotten to write that :
Thanks Alain-I've since purchased the EasyPIC5 along with the 128x64 GLCD and touch screen, the 2x16 blue backlit LCD and DS1820, along with an additional 4x20 blue backlit LCD and additional touch screen connector. I will get microBasic in the near future, but I really need to familiarize myself with PBP a bit more to avoid confusion between the two at this time. I've found it VERY easy to use compiled PBP programs on the EasyPIC5, just in my case I still have to remember to change the oscillator setting to "HS" when I use it. I'm hoping to see an upgrade to PBP in the near future that allows the use of GLCD commands so I can take advantage of the extra touch screen connector I've purchased, but I'm sure I can use microBasic for that once that need arises...

As for the RX7club forum, I really should send a "thanks" to members like Aaron Cake and others for literally laying the foundation for my current interest in electronics. He, and others, had introduced me to the Megasquirt engine management system (the DIY EFI "computer"), helped me learn what I needed to about the rotary engines, and instilled a thriving thirst for knowledge about custom electronics, which I've slowly been quenching for last year or so...

I'll try to ease up on the long-winded posts and "cut to the chase" here. I'm bad for that, but I'll make sure to type the least amount possible while still including all the necessary information...

Thanks to all for the warm welcome; I won't act as a typical "noob", posting the same topic in multiple parts of the forum, asking for info that's clearly listed in either the datasheets or PBP manuals, etc. I do my best to do my homework and make sure the answer to my question doesn't lie right in front of me before I ask. In most cases, I probably have the answer in a book I own (or one checked out from my local library) and will attempt to find it there or by searching this and other forums before disturbing others with it...

All the help, cooperation, and direction is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
-Adam Collins