Hi all. I am nem to the site but not to electronics. I have a pretty good understanding of circuits and circuit design. I am however new to micro controllers. I have used the BASIC stamp from Paralax in the past but was limited by a small number of i/o pins.
What is the difference between a PIC and stamp? From my experience with the stamp from paralax is that is included the serial interface as well as the voltage control and protective resistors are on built in already. How is programming done in with a PIC? From what i have read it seems like C is a common langauge and most likely what i would use seeing as i also have some experience in C. But not only that how can i interface the PIC with the computer in order to program it? I would like to use USB in order to program or USB to serial converter.
I am mainly interested in the major differences, which one is easier to use, etc. I appriciate your input.
What is the difference between a PIC and stamp? From my experience with the stamp from paralax is that is included the serial interface as well as the voltage control and protective resistors are on built in already. How is programming done in with a PIC? From what i have read it seems like C is a common langauge and most likely what i would use seeing as i also have some experience in C. But not only that how can i interface the PIC with the computer in order to program it? I would like to use USB in order to program or USB to serial converter.
I am mainly interested in the major differences, which one is easier to use, etc. I appriciate your input.