FreekenBiker
New Member
Hello All,
I have a project that calls for a PIC16F873 uC. The hex code and C source code is provided. I have done a bit of C for regular PC apps, I have not done any PIC programming except a couple beginner experiments with a BasicStamp Kit, so I am not sure of what I need. I would be interested in getting a MicroChip StarterKit but it looks as if it is limited to 20 pin chips.
Since the PIC16F873 is a 'mature' product, MicroChip recommends a PIC16F883 for new designs. Looking at the pins, the layout is different. I was wondering if the HEX code also would be different.
So, can anyone make some recommendations concerning the appropriate programmer for the chip the design calls for and would that programmer limit me if I wanted to later develop for USB enabled chips. Or is there a way to have the chip flashed by someone else, and then get a programmer for chips with more capabilities.
Ken
I have a project that calls for a PIC16F873 uC. The hex code and C source code is provided. I have done a bit of C for regular PC apps, I have not done any PIC programming except a couple beginner experiments with a BasicStamp Kit, so I am not sure of what I need. I would be interested in getting a MicroChip StarterKit but it looks as if it is limited to 20 pin chips.
Since the PIC16F873 is a 'mature' product, MicroChip recommends a PIC16F883 for new designs. Looking at the pins, the layout is different. I was wondering if the HEX code also would be different.
So, can anyone make some recommendations concerning the appropriate programmer for the chip the design calls for and would that programmer limit me if I wanted to later develop for USB enabled chips. Or is there a way to have the chip flashed by someone else, and then get a programmer for chips with more capabilities.
Ken