How to get started in programming PICs with ANSI C?

[bsodmike]

Hello there!

For the past two years all my PIC work has been limited to ASM, MPLab and ICProg. (for coding, compling, and programming). How would I set about learning C for PICs (I have a C/C++ background) and what would I use to complie this into a hex file I can upload via ICProg?

Please recommend any good books that you find usefull!

Thanks!

Mike

 

[StupidDum]

well, first, get yourself a C compiler. Its not gonna be cheap, however, there are a few free evaluation software to download. Then, learn from the manual.
Anyway, the C for PIC is not ANSI C, as each compiler has different set of special instruction.
I have used CCS compiler before, it is..hm.. good for beginner, as it has many built-in function, such as RS232, I2C. You dont have to configure the registers.

 

[gtrman1992]

If you already have a C/C++ background it will be fairly easy migration for you. I use the HITECH C compiler from www.htsoft.com and have no complaints. They were also very helpful when I was having configuration issues back when I first started.

 

[bsodmike]

Thanks, I'll look into Hitech Will also give CSS C a try...