>Gangguo Gu <GANGGUO@UBVMS.CC.BUFFALO.EDU> writes:
> Hi, Is there any beginner's book of PIC microcontroller out there ?

Three weeks ago, I had previously been programming in C++, no assembly
language experience.  Then I decided to byte (;-) the bullet and cracked
open my PICSTART kit.  After using the simulator to get my feet wet, and
posting a very basic question on this forum, I got my '71 to flash some
LEDs.  It is just that easy!  As someone suggested, most material from
Microchip is free.  Just buy the PICSTART, get the manuals (free) and
start programming.

I am now glad to say that I have since built up a library of interrupt
based routines to communicate (input and out) via RS232, X-10 (home
automation), IR (sony equipment, and LCD displays.  The main program
pushes data into a FIFO, and the interrupt based routines take
care of the timing while the main program is free to do other things.

I have also learned a lot from this list.  Thanks for everything.

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