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I'm starting to work on a couple of my own designs and I'd like to
use PICs in a number of places. I have no experience with them,
however I do know how to write low level code, burn EPROMS and
design circuitry. Years ago I used to write assembly level code for
the 8085 and Z80 families for use as microcontrollers before there
was such a thing. My question for the group is this:
I do not know where to start as far as what I need to program the
PICs. I really don't think I need an emulator per se, my designs
are not going to be that complicated and I'm reluctant to spend a
lot of money, but I would like to know what the group members think
as far as what I can get for my computer to assist me in writing and
putting the code together and actually burning the chips. I also
would welcome any suggestions on where to get what I need. I've
looked at the DigiKey catalog and come away confused. I know a
number of group members have implemented PIC based designs so I'm
asking for your help.
Thanks in advance.
Paul Haneberg

BTW, Nektar's Okay, but I prefer Gentle Giant. I wish they'd get
back together!!!