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avi
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| Newbie needs help.....Please! |
 Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 12:30 pm |
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Hello!
I am a complete beginner to pic programming and would like to have a ward of advice from the more experienced people.
I need to develop a point to multipoint network using pic�s connected to a pc as a host. I intend to use the RS 485 communication protocol. I am looking for the right compiler and programmer to do the job, and I am currently considering using one of the CCS compilers and the warp13 programmer.
1) I need to know what do you think of the combination of compiler/programmer.
2) Is the CCS compiler is capable of handling serial communication easily?
3) I use the Visual studio IDE, is it compatible with the CCS command �line compilers?
Thanks
Avi.
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Pete Smith
Joined: 17 Sep 2003
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Location: Chester, UK
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| Re: Newbie needs help.....Please! |
| Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2004 2:14 pm |
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| avi wrote: | Hello!
I am a complete beginner to pic programming and would like to have a ward of advice from the more experienced people.
I need to develop a point to multipoint network using pic�s connected to a pc as a host. I intend to use the RS 485 communication protocol. I am looking for the right compiler and programmer to do the job, and I am currently considering using one of the CCS compilers and the warp13 programmer.
1) I need to know what do you think of the combination of compiler/programmer.
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It's what I use, and I'm very happy with it.
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2) Is the CCS compiler is capable of handling serial communication easily?
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Yes. Just use printf.
FWIW, I've done pretty much what you're doing, and it worked well.
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3) I use the Visual studio IDE, is it compatible with the CCS command �line compilers?
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As far as I'm aware, it _is_ possible to use the Visual C++ bit of the IDE to control the CCS compiler.
It has been discussed on the board before, and instructions have been given here
http://www.ccsinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10363&highlight=visual+studio
HTH
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Mark
Joined: 07 Sep 2003
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Location: Atlanta, GA
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 7:59 am |
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2) Is the CCS compiler is capable of handling serial communication easily?
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As already stated, serial is very easy as compare to many other compilers. However, I suspect whichever protocol you use (RS485 is not a protocol) will likely require you to write your own routines unless you plan on just sending text. You should probably look at modbus. Serveral people here have done that and can lend you help. |
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