Scenix uControllers

[CasioRZ1 at aol.com]

Hi,

The scenix SX requires no additional parts unless you want to operate at over 
4Mhz, in which case it does require an external resonator (I think).  It does 
require that you learn the Parallax style assembly language, but it's pretty 
similar to other uc assembly languages AFIK.  You can get the programming 
pack w/o any hard copy documentation for around $129, but it kinda sucks 
having to "leaf" through that PDF manual.

There's a program available from www.bytecraft.com that allows you to program 
the SX in C in case you don't want to learn/use assembly, but it's kinda 
costly.  In addition, there's a LOT of examples on the web for building your 
own PIC programmer (if you want to save money and not buy all that parallax 
stuff).

If you just want easy, get a basic stamp II or basic stamp II SX.  Really, 
really easy to learn/use, but you trade off ease for speed, plus they're 
about $50 a pop (not including the programming/debugging hdwr).

Here's a URL for a few MIDI/pic links...
<a href="http://www.harmony-central.com/MIDI/#othhar">over here...</a> 
http://www.harmony-central.com/MIDI/#othhar

The links are all midi specific, but they also show some scenix/parallax vs 
microchip code examples.

Good luck!

Derek


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 What's the easist way to start doing boards that require a microprocessor? 
 The Scenix SX chips look pretty cheap ($5), fast (50 MHz), and simple (no
 external clock).  And it looks like you can be assembling, programming and
 debugging for $150.
 
 Any other recommendations?
 
 - Paul
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