does it have any advantages over pic? also could u take a look at **broken link removed** let me know what you think and if its gonna cover what i need
cheers guys
Advantages ? No, well, except for a free available compiler.
I took a look at the pickit, but I think it overpriced.
Spending about 15USD for the simple programmer I mentioned
I think you have much more for your money.
...and if you have a thingie afterwards, that is working, you
have built yourself, and enjoy, that is worth more than a working
particle accelerator (CERN)
Furthermore, the pickit only "likes" windows, so just in case you
have to do stuff on other operating systems, it might be a problem.
Sure there are compilers and prg. software for Linux, etc... but
there might be some limits, since the operating system world is
not a uniform world.
OK, having said enough, these are the recommendations for you:
1. Try to find "your" language: Means, look on google for tutorials
in assembler, C.... choose what you like best
2. Search for uCs where compilers are available.
GCC for AVRs, others for PICs
3. Well, that might be number 2 aswell, but find a device that fits
you best. E.g. number of port pins, ADC, serial comm, etc...
4. If you choose an AVR, feel free to post another thread and
I'll be there to help you as much as I can.
Cheers!