At 08:01 28.11.97 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I'm new to both PIC's and this list and I could use a little assistance.
>
>I have my very first PIC16C62A sitting on my bench all wired up and
>programmed with very simple code to toggle port B on and off (loaded with
>PIC Start +). I'm using an external oscillator (square wave from a function
>generator) for the clock in signal.
>
>When I power it up, every pin remains at ground except for pin 1(reset)
>which is tied high, and the clock out pin which looks like a low pass
>filtered version of the clock in signal from the function generator.
>
>Can anyone offer a rank novice, who has not worked with microcontrollers, a
>little assistance to get up and running?
>
>Thanks!
>Niles
>nlund@midcoast.com
>
>

Hi Niles,
Could we get more information. E.g. the code you wrote, !with! directives.
The progammer settings, e.g. !OSC settings!....

When I started with PICs I used a simple RC-Osc. Worked fine.
          Franky X.
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