Defining a delay

[Kryten]

Is it possible to define a delay if i shall use it several times

I mean I can define ports as names for easy programming and give low or high output short names like

#define LED_OFF output_low

Can I do the same with a delay?

I looking to turn off (or on) several outputs for a short period of time (250ms)
will it make sense to do it like this?

#define LED_blink output_low delay(250ms) output_high

 

[Wp100]

Hi,

Is it possible to define a delay if i shall use it several times

Yes, you create a subroutine for the delay_loop.

You then CALL delay_loop or GOTO delay_loop when ever you need it.

The value currently held in W can be carried into the subroutine if needed.

A Macro can be also used to do similar things.

 

[Kryten]

Ok I might have been a bit vague. Im programming in C because im trying to control via USB

 

[mramos1]

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What C compiler are you using? What processor/controller? Do you want the I/O in the routine as well, or just a delay? Some compilers have libraries that have msec_delay included.

 

[Kryten]

Im using (i belive its called) Hi Tech pic c compiler (the one that comes with mplab) and 18F4550 (PIC that is).

Im going to use 12MHz crystall and running it a 4x (48MHz)