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yohanevindra · 23rd June 2009, 02:20 PM

I have this unit at university next semester where I will be doing programming with PICs. I think its the 18F series. Can anyone recommend a good PIC simulator software that I can use since I plan to familiarise myself with the stuff a bit?

**Nigel Goodwin** · 23rd June 2009, 02:30 PM

MPLAB already contains a simulator.

blueroomelectronics · 23rd June 2009, 02:31 PM

MPLAB and Oshonsoft both have PIC simulators.

yohanevindra · 23rd June 2009, 05:30 PM

which means i can simulate stuff like a LCD and seven segment display and other hardware with the software alone?

blueroomelectronics · 23rd June 2009, 05:42 PM

With the Oshonsoft simulator yes, it has LCD, LEDs, switches etc...

millwood · 23rd June 2009, 06:20 PM

it all depends on what you mean by simulation.

most of the toolchains out there can be used to step through the execution, and allow you to watch the registers / variables / GPIO, etc.

very few of them will actually allow you to hook up a LCD (graphics or character) to the MCU, run your program on the MCU and see how the LCD reacts to it.

the most used "simulator" that includes both mcus and lcd displays is Proteus by LabCenter. it is a mixed signal simulator, and has a few MCU families (pic, 8051, arm, for example), and some lcd models, and of course transistors, led, etc.

multisim (available from NI) does some of that as well, on a very limited basis.

monkeybiter · 24th June 2009, 02:34 AM

As already said, Oshonsoft PIC Simulator is very good, simulating LCDs and even stepper motors.

Russ Hensel · 24th June 2009, 03:26 AM

Also Boostc has simulators. I would use C not asm, but depends some on your course.

yohanevindra · 18th August 2009, 08:38 AM

i have got oshonsoft and it has its own assembler....

but how do you run projects written in C in oshonsoft?do i need any other software?or do i need another simulator?

ericgibbs · 18th August 2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yohanevindra

i have got oshonsoft and it has its own assembler....

but how do you run projects written in C in oshonsoft?do i need any other software?or do i need another simulator?

hi,
If your 'C' compiler produces an 'hex' file of the program, load this into Oshonsoft using File/Load Program.

Ensure that Oshonsoft is set for the correct PIC, clock rate etc, before loading the program.

Its also possible to load hex files from OS into MPLAB IDE by using the MPLAB Import.

OK.

yohanevindra · 18th August 2009, 09:37 AM

the C compiler i was thinkin of using was either visual studio or context.....

so basically i writ the program in C in MPLAB then build it and import it into OS?there's such a function in OS?

ericgibbs · 18th August 2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yohanevindra

the C compiler i was thinkin of using was either visual studio or context.....

so basically i writ the program in C in MPLAB then build it and import it into OS?there's such a function in OS?

If the C in MPLAB creates an 'hex' file then use Oshonsoft File/Load Program and run the hex file.

There are no 'C' functions in OS. Assembler or Basic only.

yohanevindra · 19th August 2009, 09:52 AM

If i jus select the proper include files and the proper microcontroller, will i be able to still compile and build a code written in assembly or C using MPLAB without it being connected to any boards?

also, my friend tried typin out a macro in the OS assembler and it didnt work.. it also doesnt accept "RST" and "UDATA" within the code and generates errors when they're present.

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23rd June 2009, 02:20 PM	#1
yohanevindra	PIC simulation software I have this unit at university next semester where I will be doing programming with PICs. I think its the 18F series. Can anyone recommend a good PIC simulator software that I can use since I plan to familiarise myself with the stuff a bit?

23rd June 2009, 02:30 PM	#2
Nigel Goodwin	MPLAB already contains a simulator. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

23rd June 2009, 02:31 PM	#3
blueroomelectronics	MPLAB and Oshonsoft both have PIC simulators. __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com/

23rd June 2009, 05:30 PM	#4
yohanevindra	which means i can simulate stuff like a LCD and seven segment display and other hardware with the software alone?

23rd June 2009, 05:42 PM	#5
blueroomelectronics	With the Oshonsoft simulator yes, it has LCD, LEDs, switches etc... __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com/

23rd June 2009, 06:20 PM	#6
millwood	it all depends on what you mean by simulation. most of the toolchains out there can be used to step through the execution, and allow you to watch the registers / variables / GPIO, etc. very few of them will actually allow you to hook up a LCD (graphics or character) to the MCU, run your program on the MCU and see how the LCD reacts to it. the most used "simulator" that includes both mcus and lcd displays is Proteus by LabCenter. it is a mixed signal simulator, and has a few MCU families (pic, 8051, arm, for example), and some lcd models, and of course transistors, led, etc. multisim (available from NI) does some of that as well, on a very limited basis.

24th June 2009, 02:34 AM	#7
monkeybiter	As already said, Oshonsoft PIC Simulator is very good, simulating LCDs and even stepper motors.

24th June 2009, 03:26 AM	#8
Russ Hensel	Also Boostc has simulators. I would use C not asm, but depends some on your course.

18th August 2009, 08:38 AM	#9
yohanevindra	i have got oshonsoft and it has its own assembler.... but how do you run projects written in C in oshonsoft?do i need any other software?or do i need another simulator?

18th August 2009, 09:37 AM	#11
yohanevindra	the C compiler i was thinkin of using was either visual studio or context..... so basically i writ the program in C in MPLAB then build it and import it into OS?there's such a function in OS?

19th August 2009, 09:52 AM	#13
yohanevindra	If i jus select the proper include files and the proper microcontroller, will i be able to still compile and build a code written in assembly or C using MPLAB without it being connected to any boards? also, my friend tried typin out a macro in the OS assembler and it didnt work.. it also doesnt accept "RST" and "UDATA" within the code and generates errors when they're present.