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Thunderchild · 13th January 2008, 12:05 PM

can anybody recomend a decent PIC book for a total beginner ?
possibly something that uses a 16F88 and some 18F pics lets leave the 16F84 behind

Brian Hoskins · 13th January 2008, 12:56 PM

This is the bible I use;

Title: Programming and Customizing PICmicro Microcontrollers
Author: Mike Predko
ISBN: 0-07-136172-3

I first read the book to teach me about PIC hardware and programming. Now I use it as a good desk reference.

Brian

ericgibbs · 13th January 2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Hoskins

This is the bible I use;

Title: Programming and Customizing PICmicro Microcontrollers
Author: Mike Predko
ISBN: 0-07-136172-3

I first read the book to teach me about PIC hardware and programming. Now I use it as a good desk reference.

Brian

hi Brian,
I bought the book some years ago, I must say, it was disappointing and I wouldnt recommend it.

It would be interesting to know what other members thought of the book and the freebie programmer pcb.

There are lots of PIC type specific tutorials on the web.

Thunderchild · 13th January 2008, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgibbs

hi Brian,
I bought the book some years ago, I must say, it was disappointing and I wouldnt recommend it.

It would be interesting to know what other members thought of the book and the freebie programmer pcb.

There are lots of PIC type specific tutorials on the web.

hm what didn't you like about it I have one pro and one con I'll try goggleing it where on the web can I buy it ?

ericgibbs · 13th January 2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderchild

hm what didn't you like about it I have one pro and one con I'll try goggleing it where on the web can I buy it ?

hi,
Go to a web site that sells the book, eg: Amazon and read the previous buyers reviews.

What I didnt like about it was its talks about lots of topics, its far to general.

Look here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Programming-...ustomerReviews

Thunderchild · 13th January 2008, 02:08 PM

well I bought it as it was going for 5 £ second hand so why not its 960 pages must have something in it suprised at the huge difference in new and used prices amazon want 25 £ for it

ericgibbs · 13th January 2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderchild

well I bought it as it was going for 5 £ second hand so why not its 960 pages must have something in it suprised at the huge difference in new and used prices amazon want 25 £ for it

Read my last edited post...

Dont waste time with the free programmer pcb [if its included in S/H]..

Thunderchild · 13th January 2008, 02:13 PM

hm the only 2 reviews on amazon are bad ones: they talk of inacuraces: hopefully it is a bit revised and will be of some help

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Programming-...228802&sr=11-1

Brian Hoskins · 13th January 2008, 02:17 PM

I thought the book provided a lot of useful information. I was completely new to Microcontrollers at the time, so the fact that it was "general" as Eric describes it, was a good thing for me.

I never used the free programmer though. The PCB board is still inside the front cover.

Brian

Thunderchild · 13th January 2008, 06:39 PM

well I'll see how it is I don't mind some extras info in a 1000+ page book I pay 5 £ for I'll let you know how I like it

felis · 14th January 2008, 01:43 AM

"Embedded design with the PIC18F452 Microcontroller" by John B. Peatman. Try to find it new - it comes with the nice PCB for the development board.

**bryan1** · 14th January 2008, 08:31 AM

Well that pic book by preko was the most expensive fire starter I've ever used and as far as the software I installed it on my laptop and needed to reformat the hard drive after. I bough 2 of his books and they were the worst book purchases I ever made.

Just my 2.2 cents worth

Thunderchild · 14th January 2008, 10:49 AM

well "Embedded design with the PIC18F452 Microcontroller" is quite a price its not on amazon uk and even on amazon.com they want 35 $ for a second hand one and if it gets sent all that way it will cost in postage and possibly import tax ?

EDIT:

its on amazon.co.uk as well but low and behold they want 30 £ for a secondhand one I'll keep that one in mind though it looks good I justr can't fork out that much right now

ericgibbs · 14th January 2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felis

"Embedded design with the PIC18F452 Microcontroller" by John B. Peatman. Try to find it new - it comes with the nice PCB for the development board.

hi,
I have a copy of this book, I am satisfied even though its pricey.

If I knew then, what I know now, I wouldnt have bought any PIC books, there is so much on the web, including tutorials,,,, for free.

Brian Hoskins · 14th January 2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgibbs

hi,
If I knew then, what I know now, I wouldnt have bought any PIC books, there is so much on the web, including tutorials,,,, for free.

I think you're right about that Eric.

Brian

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13th January 2008, 12:05 PM	#1
Thunderchild	PIC book can anybody recomend a decent PIC book for a total beginner ? possibly something that uses a 16F88 and some 18F pics lets leave the 16F84 behind __________________ I AM the exeption that disproves the rule in many ways but the rules still apply (unfortunately) www.simonsphotography.org.uk/ - My other hobby www.rushdenrotaract.org.uk/ - make a difference and have fun ! Never buy "Trust" products, all mine broke !!!

13th January 2008, 12:56 PM	#2
Brian Hoskins	This is the bible I use; Title: Programming and Customizing PICmicro Microcontrollers Author: Mike Predko ISBN: 0-07-136172-3 I first read the book to teach me about PIC hardware and programming. Now I use it as a good desk reference. Brian

13th January 2008, 02:08 PM	#6
Thunderchild	well I bought it as it was going for 5 £ second hand so why not its 960 pages must have something in it suprised at the huge difference in new and used prices amazon want 25 £ for it __________________ I AM the exeption that disproves the rule in many ways but the rules still apply (unfortunately) www.simonsphotography.org.uk/ - My other hobby www.rushdenrotaract.org.uk/ - make a difference and have fun ! Never buy "Trust" products, all mine broke !!!

13th January 2008, 02:13 PM	#8
Thunderchild	hm the only 2 reviews on amazon are bad ones: they talk of inacuraces: hopefully it is a bit revised and will be of some help http://www.amazon.co.uk/Programming-...228802&sr=11-1 __________________ I AM the exeption that disproves the rule in many ways but the rules still apply (unfortunately) www.simonsphotography.org.uk/ - My other hobby www.rushdenrotaract.org.uk/ - make a difference and have fun ! Never buy "Trust" products, all mine broke !!!

13th January 2008, 02:17 PM	#9
Brian Hoskins	I thought the book provided a lot of useful information. I was completely new to Microcontrollers at the time, so the fact that it was "general" as Eric describes it, was a good thing for me. I never used the free programmer though. The PCB board is still inside the front cover. Brian

13th January 2008, 06:39 PM	#10
Thunderchild	well I'll see how it is I don't mind some extras info in a 1000+ page book I pay 5 £ for I'll let you know how I like it __________________ I AM the exeption that disproves the rule in many ways but the rules still apply (unfortunately) www.simonsphotography.org.uk/ - My other hobby www.rushdenrotaract.org.uk/ - make a difference and have fun ! Never buy "Trust" products, all mine broke !!!

14th January 2008, 01:43 AM	#11
felis	"Embedded design with the PIC18F452 Microcontroller" by John B. Peatman. Try to find it new - it comes with the nice PCB for the development board.

14th January 2008, 08:31 AM	#12
bryan1	Well that pic book by preko was the most expensive fire starter I've ever used and as far as the software I installed it on my laptop and needed to reformat the hard drive after. I bough 2 of his books and they were the worst book purchases I ever made. Just my 2.2 cents worth __________________ " The only way to avoid human error is to avoid the use of humans"

14th January 2008, 10:49 AM	#13
Thunderchild	well "Embedded design with the PIC18F452 Microcontroller" is quite a price its not on amazon uk and even on amazon.com they want 35 $ for a second hand one and if it gets sent all that way it will cost in postage and possibly import tax ? EDIT: its on amazon.co.uk as well but low and behold they want 30 £ for a secondhand one I'll keep that one in mind though it looks good I justr can't fork out that much right now __________________ I AM the exeption that disproves the rule in many ways but the rules still apply (unfortunately) www.simonsphotography.org.uk/ - My other hobby www.rushdenrotaract.org.uk/ - make a difference and have fun ! Never buy "Trust" products, all mine broke !!! Last edited by Thunderchild; 14th January 2008 at 10:52 AM.