[sdiy] My first big project

[BrightBoy]

> I don't want to spend a fortune on development tools, do you think a PIC is enough for this task? Also I would prefer C over assembly. Anyone with experience who can reccomend a PIC, a compiler, memory modules, lcd display etc.

You may want to consider the AVR line of microcontrollers from Atmel instead
of the PIC....

Their development kit for the AVR is much cheaper than the corresponding 
PIC development kit....

You can find lot's of support here:

http://www.avrfreaks.net/

Like the PIC, all the AVR parts are available from DigiKey (www.digikey.com)

Cheers,

Jeff R. Dec