AVR-Chat

> From: Dennis
> 
> So in all your roundabout ways, no one has any recommendation for anything.
> Looks life an infinite loop, i.e. I wind up with a nonanswer.
> Dennis

Well, someone did suggest "Embedded C Programming and the Atmel AVR".  I have
found this book useful in getting started with AVRs.  I knew C before I started
with AVRS but I'm by no means an 'experienced' C programmer (i.e.: one who can
write a whole program without the language manual at hand).  Part of my problem
is that, in my professional life, I used C and many other languages close to C
which means that they sometimes get muddled up in my aging mind :-)

Knowing some C, I felt that "Embedded C Programming and the Atmel AVR" helped me
transition to AVRs.

But, as someone else said, C programming on embedded controllers isn't the same
as on a mainframe or a PC.  In embedded controllers you also have to have
intimate knowledge of the hardware.

My background: I'm a 1975 EE graduate (SUNY Buffalo) with a minor in computer
design but made my living doing financial data networks software development.

In your original post you asked for a "comprehensive" book on C/C++ on embedded
controllers.  That's a tall order.  IIRC this book does not cover C++ use and I
don't know if you'd consider it comprehensive, but, if you're keeping track of
votes, add on for me this book :-)

It was this list that suggested the book to me about a year ago.

You didn't indicate a processor choice in your original post but, since this is
an AVR list, I assume you're asking about that environment.

You also have to realize that (unfortunately) there isn't just one C for
microcontrollers.  As someone new to this environment I've found a significant
difference between AVR-GCC (which I use), CodeVision, ImageCraft, etc.  They all
seem to handle hardware issues a little differently - including processor
initialization, etc.

Sounds like you might be looking for one 'study guide' for the microcontroller
environment - I was looking for one too but I've come to realize that you have
to study the datasheets (for your processor of choice as well as every
peripheral you use), the manual for the compiler you choose (not easy), etc.

This list is also a big help ... and I know that if I've misstated any of this
someone will set me straight :-)  (Gently, I hope)

Cheers,

Chuck Hackett
"Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment"
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