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simrantogether · 8th February 2008, 09:28 AM

Hi,

How can we add the hi tech C or other C compiler engine in MPLAB IDE...

Regards,

Simran..

eng1 · 8th February 2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by simrantogether

Hi,

How can we add the hi tech C or other C compiler engine in MPLAB IDE...

Regards,

Simran..

Hi-Tech PICC Lite comes with MPLAB now. If you install the latest version of MPLAB, the setup wizard asks you if you want to install that compiler.
When you start a new project you need to select the proper toolsuite.

Pommie · 8th February 2008, 09:38 AM

I use the free C18 compiler that you can download from Microchip. It does mean you have to switch to the 18 series chips but that isn't a bad thing.

Mike.

simrantogether · 8th February 2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pommie

I use the free C18 compiler that you can download from Microchip. It does mean you have to switch to the 18 series chips but that isn't a bad thing.

Mike.

Actually Sir , I should... but the company requirement is 16f series...

But it is the wonderful option of downloading the C18 compiler...

I just download it now...

Regards,

Simran..

**3v0** · 8th February 2008, 10:27 AM

With the CCS compiler for 16F uC you first install the compiler and then run a utility (provided by CCS) that updates MPLAB to make use of the CCS compiler.

Kryten · 8th February 2008, 01:00 PM

Will the C18 compiler work on PIC16 Family?

**Nigel Goodwin** · 8th February 2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryten

Will the C18 compiler work on PIC16 Family?

No, the clue is in the name!.

Kryten · 11th February 2008, 04:51 PM

Yeh but i downloaded the latest MPLAB and got the Hi-Tech PICC: I think I might have not done something right. Cos i cant seem to get to start programming.

I have choosen Hi-Tech Universal Language as tool suite. And it says PIC16F87 in the bottom toolbar in MPLAB. What have i done wrong. (I was thinking about making a make file that would be universal so that i can choose device later on in ordser to get started with the programming.)

BeeBop · 11th February 2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryten

Yeh but i downloaded the latest MPLAB and got the Hi-Tech PICC: I think I might have not done something right. Cos i cant seem to get to start programming.

I should have posted before, however, your confusion may stem from the fact that this is NOT the Hi-Tech compiler, this is the CCS PICC compiler for the 12fxx devices, not for 16fxx. If you want the free version of the 16F compiler from CCS, go to their website:
http://www.ccsinfo.com/downloads.php
and download it.
If you want the Hi-Tech free version of their compiler for 16F series, you must go to their site and download it:
http://www.htsoft.com/downloads/demos.php
or the page which explains their mid-range tools:
http://microchip.htsoft.com/products...s/PICClite.php

There is a review of these, and the IAR (less popular) here:
http://www.microchipc.com/reviews/Hi-Tech_C/index.php

Be advised, that the commercial version prices are VERY different. CCS is around a hundred dollars per family, Hi-Tech is around a thousand.
Hi-Tech is, arguably, closer to ANSI, than CCS is.

One of the best deals on a C compiler for mid-range chips is Source Boost. It feels very close to Hi-Tech's offering, yet only costs around fifty dollars:
http://www.sourceboost.com/Products/.../Overview.html
They also provide a free, code limited (like CCS and Hi-Tech) version.

edit:
BoostC Full License US $69.95 no limitations:

Quote:

The full license has unlimited RAM and ROM usage. Suitable for projects of all shapes and sizes. The definite choice of the serious programmer. Non-commercial use.

Quote:

BoostC Pro License US $149.95

The Pro License has unlimited RAM and ROM usage. The correct choice for the professional programmer. This license allows commercial use. The BoostC Pro license also comes with a single user source code license for Novo RTOS.

Hi-Tech promotes SALVO as a RTOS, which is also priced at over a thousand. Boost seems like a very good bargan!

Kryten · 11th February 2008, 05:30 PM

Are Boost C a stand-alone C programmer/compiler? or "plugin" in MPLAB ?

BeeBop · 11th February 2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryten

Are Boost C a stand-alone C programmer/compiler? or "plugin" in MPLAB ?

Can be used with its own IDE (stand alone) or can be used in MPLab with a plug in.

I would suggest taking them all for a spin to find out which one you like best.

Kryten · 11th February 2008, 06:40 PM

Ok thanks BeeBop

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Kryten	Yeh but i downloaded the latest MPLAB and got the Hi-Tech PICC: I think I might have not done something right. Cos i cant seem to get to start programming. I have choosen Hi-Tech Universal Language as tool suite. And it says PIC16F87 in the bottom toolbar in MPLAB. What have i done wrong. (I was thinking about making a make file that would be universal so that i can choose device later on in ordser to get started with the programming.) __________________ Simplicity rules Good enought - its perfect ?? 2 Gig of free online backup space Are you a Chemist? Last edited by Kryten; 11th February 2008 at 05:01 PM.

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