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mvs sarma · 30th April 2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nye

i had a look at blueroom..the junebug and dragonfly look interesting..is it worth buyin both those??and will i get all the cables and stuff when i buy them??and wht about the programmin software and related datasheets?

I do have a JUNEBUG and working fine.
you also try to see the assembly instructions manual in pdf form, and study.. then you may place the order.

blueroomelectronics · 30th April 2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nye

assuming i get the junebug..is tht better than the microchip PICkit2???which chip do i buy???or can i buy any PIC???and can i use the junbug wit my laptop??it has no serial ports

"better" is a subjective term, the Microchip PICkit2 has 3.3V support plus the built in EEPROMs used for field programming.
The Junebug kit used a SE version (my name for Student Edition) where the internal EEPROMs and the adjustable 2.5V to 5V VDD generator and clamp logic have been removed. I designed the Junebug as a USB based portable PIC learning platform with an advanced 18F1320 (high end 8bit PIC) tutor built in (you can switch it off and use the ICD connector for your own PIC projects)
It's also designed as a kit with all through hole parts for easy assembly. It gets its power via the USB port your computer or laptop. It's also MPLAB compatible (PICkit2) and supports the PICkit2 software and tools.

**3v0** · 30th April 2008, 04:10 PM

You do not have to assembler the PICkit2.
You get to assemble the Junebug. It does not use SMD and is easy to repair or modify.

Both have their advantages. I use Junebugs in my classroom and they work very well.

Salgat · 30th April 2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pommie

Jaycar stock a few PICs and AVRs. The AVRs are probably closer to 68xx than the PICs but if you are going to use C then it makes no difference. If you are intending to use assembler then the PICs have far more internet support, especially here. Just read a few posts here and you will soon see that the PIC users outnumber the AVR users about 50-1. There are of course other BBs that support AVRs.

Mike.

www.avrfreaks.net

An entire site devoted to AVRs. I get all my questions answered quite fast there since it is very active (more active than this forum).

http://salgat.googlepages.com/simulation.JPG

Here is a sample of the mnemonics used and the IDE Programmer/Simulator (all free). Heck, if you really want you can download AVR Studio right now and start programming and simulating a microcontroller all on your computer.

blueroomelectronics · 30th April 2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Salgat

Here is a sample of the mnemonics used and the IDE Programmer/Simulator (all free). Heck, if you really want you can download AVR Studio right now and start programming and simulating a microcontroller all on your computer.

Ditto for MPLAB, same thing. You can download it free from http://www.microchip.com

**3v0** · 30th April 2008, 08:31 PM

Salgat,

None of us pushed the OP in the direction of PICs (not much anyway). I pointed out if he wants quick help HERE then use he should use PICs. I memtioned that he should use avrfreeks for AVR. There was not attempt to hid that.

Are you willing to hang around and help answer AVR questions here?

Salgat · 1st May 2008, 01:51 AM

Don't worry 3v0, I wasn't trying to imply anything about what you said, just making sure he knows there is plenty of support for the AVRs, especially over at AVRFreaks.

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30th April 2008, 04:10 PM	(permalink)
3v0	You do not have to assembler the PICkit2. You get to assemble the Junebug. It does not use SMD and is easy to repair or modify. Both have their advantages. I use Junebugs in my classroom and they work very well. __________________ search engine for electronic parts Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Wacker, Homepage The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time)

30th April 2008, 08:31 PM	(permalink)
3v0	Salgat, None of us pushed the OP in the direction of PICs (not much anyway). I pointed out if he wants quick help HERE then use he should use PICs. I memtioned that he should use avrfreeks for AVR. There was not attempt to hid that. Are you willing to hang around and help answer AVR questions here? __________________ search engine for electronic parts Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Wacker, Homepage The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time) Last edited by 3v0; 30th April 2008 at 08:33 PM.

1st May 2008, 01:51 AM	(permalink)
Salgat	Don't worry 3v0, I wasn't trying to imply anything about what you said, just making sure he knows there is plenty of support for the AVRs, especially over at AVRFreaks. __________________ salgat.blogspot.com