uP programming startup

[Dave Halliday]

>     Okay, I want to program PIC chips..
>     I need a KIT.. a simple KIT, with a book on the commands, maybe a few
>     simple examples, a programmer, and software..
>     I HAVE looked at all the commercial sites, but they are soo damn
>     confusing i want to scream...
>     Im soo irritated by the layout and confusion of some of these sites, it
>     makes me want to program with an SBC again and just do straight
>     assembler with a 6800..
>      
>     Someone help me out here.. BTW, I only have about $100 bux to spend..



Point your browser to www.dontronics.com

Also, suffer through www.microchip.com website because they have a 
load of excellent programming software, code snippets and tips.  Lousy
web site though...

See if a local library has back issues of Circuit Cellar - there was 
a DIY PIC programmer that ran off your paralell port and was pretty 
cheap to build - they offered the board plus programmed chip for about 
$40 if I remember correctly.


I have spent a lot of time with the Intel 8051 series and the PICs are 
a load of fun - well thought out!


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