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Programming PICs in BASIC
8-Pin Projects - Volume 1

If you are a complete beginner and want to learn how to program microcontrollers then you've found the right book. Microchip PIC microcontrollers are being designed into electronics throughout the world and none is more popular than the 8-pin version. Now the home hobbyist can create projects with these little microcontrollers using a low cost development tool called the CHIPAXE system
and the BASIC software language.

Chuck Hellebuyck introduces how to use this development setup to build useful projects with an 8-pin PIC12F683 microcontroller. All the projects include a detailed schematic and directions of how to build the hardware on a breadboard. Then he details how to write the software so you not only recreate the project but also learn how to write and modify the program. His down to earth style leaves you feeling comfortable and capable to create your own unique project ideas.


Inside you'll learn about:
*Controlling digital outputs by driving LEDs and Speakers
*Sensing digital inputs by monitoring switches
*Sensing analog signals using an Analog to Digital converter
*How to sense light and vibration
*How to make sound
*How to write software using the PICBASIC PRO language


Each project ends with questions to test your knowledge so this book can even be used in the classroom. Future volumes are in the works as well so this is just the beginning of your journey to learning how to Program PICs in BASIC.

This is the first of many books in
 our new mini-book series!


$14.95
Page Count: 94
Trim Size: 6" x 9"
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION    5
CHAPTER 1 – MICROCONTROLLER FUNDAMENTALS  
CHAPTER 2 – FLASH AN LED   
CHAPTER 3 – LED TRAFFIC LIGHT  
CHAPTER 4 – SENSING A SWITCH   
CHAPTER 5 - READ A POTENTIOMETER   
CHAPTER 6 - SENSING LIGHT   
CHAPTER 7 – CREATING SOUND  
CHAPTER 8 – SENSING VIBRATION 
CONCLUSION  
APPENDIX A –PARTS LIST FOR PROJECTS
APPENDIX B – ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

 
Beginners Guide to Embedded C Programming
Volume 2

Timers, Interrupts, Communication, Displays and More 

•    Timers, Interrupts, Displays, Serial Communication, Motor Control projects

•    Shows how to use the Microchip PIC16F690 microcontroller peripherals

•    All projects use the Microchip PICkit™2 Programmer/Development Board

•    Free Lite version of HI-TECH C® Pro compiler used for all of the book’s projects

If you liked his first C book “Beginner’s Guide to Embedded C Programming” then you will love this one. When you have finished reading this book and completed the projects, you’ll be well beyond the title of Beginner and well on your way to becoming an experienced programmer in C.

In this “Volume 2” Chuck takes the reader to the next level by introducing how to drive displays, how to use interrupts, how to use serial communication, how to use the internal hardware peripherals of the PIC16F690 Microcontroller such as SPI, PWM and Timers. He even introduces how to drive a stepper motor for those looking for electromechanical design help. He tackles these topics with his typical down to earth style of writing that makes the reader comfortable as they learn what some consider very difficult topics for the beginner. In addition he continues to use the very powerful HI-TECH C compiler in its free Lite mode so the reader can program along with little or no expense.

All the projects in the book include the software and the hardware schematics so the reader can reproduce the same projects Chuck creates on their own. This is a great companion to the “Beginner’s Guide to Embedded C Programming” but also stands well on its own. If you are looking to learn Embedded C Programming for the Microchip PIC Microcontroller or want to expand your knowledge of using the internal features, then this book needs to be in your library.



$39.95
Table of Contents
Introduction    
Chapter 1 – Getting Started
Chapter 2 – Driving an LED Display
Chapter 3 – Driving an LCD
Chapter 4 – Storing Data
Chapter 5 – External Interrupt
Chapter 6 – Using the Timer 1 Interrupt
Chapter 7 – RS232 Communication
Chapter 8 – SPI Communication
Chapter 9 – Pulse Width Modulation
Chapter 10 – Driving a Stepper Motor
Conclusion
Appendix A – Inside the PIC16F690
Appendix B – Development Board Schematic
Index    


Beginners Guide to Embedded C Programming
Using the Microchip PIC and the HI-TECH PICC-Lite Compiler

Through his down to earth style of writing Chuck Hellebuyck delivers a step by step introduction to learning how to program microcontrollers with the C language. In addition he uses a powerful C compiler that the reader can download for free in a series of hands on projects with sample code so you can learn right along with him. 

There isn’t a better entry level guide to learning embedded C programming than the Beginner’s Guide to Embedded C Programming. When you have finished reading this book and completed the projects you’ll be ready to take on your own embedded microcontroller projects and designs using the C language. 

 

You will learn about:

  • C Language Structure
  • C language statements
  • Functions
  • Linking multiple C files
  • How to control outputs
  • How to read inputs
  • How to read an analog voltage with an Analog to Digital Converter
  • MPLAB© Integrated Development Environment setup and operation
  • PIC16F690 microcontroller register and configuration setup
  • And more!
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Embedded C Book Corrections   

$39.95

You can also purchase the hardware used in the book or a complete combo package including the book at the following locations.


Get this great 5 piece combo from:
 


 
Getting Started with PICs (2007)
Volume 2

A Collection of 2007 Nuts & Volts Magazine Articles

In the January 2006 Nuts & Volts Magazine, Chuck Hellebuyck started a column titled “Getting Started with PICs” that focused on the beginner. It became a popular column and continues in Nuts & Volts Magazine today. A collection of those articles was released as a book titled "Getting Started with PICs - A Collection of 2006 Nuts & Volts Articles". This book continues where the first book left off. This book contains the collection of the next 12 articles that were published in Nuts & Volts magazines of 2007. 

Table of Contents

January 2007 - PIC12F675 Replaces the 555 Timer
February 2007 - Quick and Dirty Hockey Scoreboard
March 2007 - In-Circuit Serial Programming
April 2007 - PIC vs PIC Speed Test
May 2007 - 8/14/20-Pin PIC Microcontroller Family
June 2007 - C Language Introduction
July 2007 - Hot Wheels Drag Race Finish Gate
August 2007 - BasicAtom In-Circuit Debugger
September 2007 - Large Digits on a 4x20 LCD
October 2007 - PICKit 2 Starter Kit vs PICkit 2 Debug Express
November 2007 - PICBASIC PRO, EXEL and the Beginner
December 2007 - Stocking your Lab



$24.95

Note: The book uses the PICBASIC PRO Sample version and Basic Micro Atom products in most of the experiments.


 
 

 
Getting Started with PICs (2006)
A Collection of 2006 Nuts & Volts Magazine Articles

In the January 2006 Nuts & Volts Magazine, Chuck Hellebuyck started a column titled “Getting Started with PICs” that focused on the beginner. It became a popular column and continues in Nuts & Volts Magazine today. Many readers missed the early columns so this book contains the original 2006 articles compiled into a book for easy reference. The list below describes the columns covered in this collection of Chuck’s articles.

Table of Contents

January 2006 - Designing with Microchip PIC
February 2006 - PIC Based Resistor Checker
March 2006 - PIC to PC Communication  
April 2006 - Going Beyond 31 Commands 
May 2006 - Using the Microchip PIC Timers 
June 2006 - Using the PIC External Interrupt 
July 2006 - Developing with a PIC Bootloader 
August 2006 - Multiplexed LED Displays and Relay
September 2006 - Real Time Clock
October 2006 - USB PIC Programmers
November 2006 - PIC Hardware Interface
December 2006 - Christmas Music



$24.95

Note: The book uses the PICBASIC PRO Sample version and Basic Micro Atom products in most of the experiments.


 
 





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Programming PIC Microcontrollers with PICBASIC

This book was written back in 1998 and is still one of the most popular Microchip PIC books on the market. Chuck covers both the PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO compilers as he shows you through project examples how to get started programming in embedded BASIC.

This book has sold thousands of copies and the reader feedback has been nothing but positive. There have since been other books written on PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO but this is still the most desired book for the embedded BASIC crowd.

The PICBASIC and PICBASIC PRO compilers offer much higher speed programming on par with many of the popular C compilers but still give you the simplicity of the BASIC language.

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$67.95
Hardware for this book can be purchased at :
BeginnerElectronics.com


 

Programming the Basic Atom Microcontroller

This is the only book written that covers the Basic Atom modules and chips. The Basic Atom is a Microchip PIC Microcontroller with a custom self programming bootloader installed.

The Atom BASIC compiler is a real compiler not an interpreter and is free to download. The Atom BASIC compiler offers all the features of the PIC16F876A and PIC16F877A thru simple embedded BASIC commands.

Many times faster than a Parallax Basic Stamp and a great first step to the world of Embedded BASIC programming. You can program modules or just the individual chip.

Chuck's book covers it all with 13 projects and details onthe inner workings of the Atom. 

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$39.95
Hardware used in the book is available at BeginnerElectronics.com .