Coding in C

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Spadez

New Member

• Jan 18, 2011

• #1

Hi,

A really quick, and basic question. If I were to look at coding in C for PICs, it seems like there are variations of C like CCS C, C18 etc.

CCS, Inc. - Home
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etc

Are they all pretty much the same, or is there differences in the code? I have been recommended the CCS site so I assume this is a certain type of C code?

Sorry, its just quite confusing.

James

 

blueroomelectronics

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2011

• #2

C18 is a good choice for the 18F series, the free SE version is quite a bargain. The 18F also have access to the excellent Swordfish BASIC compiler.

 

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Spadez

New Member

• Jan 18, 2011

• #3

So is there differences in the way the C is coded for different subversions of C, like C18? Is there something wrong with the C used on the CCS site (also does it have a specific name). I ask because my teacher recommended it to me.

 

blueroomelectronics

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2011

• #4

Then use the CCS C, perfectly good compiler so I'm told.

 

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Spadez

New Member

• Jan 18, 2011

• #5

Ok, great. Are you able to tell me if there are differences in the languages between these compilers?

 

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Wilksey

Member

• Jan 18, 2011

• #6

There are, and CCS C works better than C18 in my opinion!

 

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fyaz

New Member

• Jan 19, 2011

• #7

Hi all... Im a beginner to embedded sys... i have encountered a software name called MPLAB... can anyone please describe what is this ... and in which areas it can be useful...

 

3v0

Coop Build Coordinator

Forum Supporter

• Jan 19, 2011

• #8

CCS is a good compiler but if you use some of the functions they provide the code will be less portable.

https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2011/01/PIC16F87X_tutorial_sample.pdf

The problem is that some of this stuff is quite hand. Suite yourself.

 

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ElectroNewby

Member

• Jan 19, 2011

• #9

How about just learning pure C first ?

 

DerStrom8

Super Moderator

• Jan 20, 2011

• #10

fyaz said:

Hi all... Im a beginner to embedded sys... i have encountered a software name called MPLAB... can anyone please describe what is this ... and in which areas it can be useful...

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I have MPLab myself. It is a free software put out by Microchip that has everything you need to program a PIC (assembler, compiler, etc.).
Der Strom

 

Last edited: Jan 20, 2011

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tabassum

New Member

• Jan 20, 2011

• #11

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