Bob Blick wrote:

> The two standard texts(IMHO) are "Easy PIC'n" by David Benson and
> "Programming and Customizing the PIC Microcontroller" by Myke Predko.
>
> One thing on the side of brute force methods - sometimes they are easier
> for a beginner to understand than a highly optimized bit of
> super-efficient code. Also more transportable from one processor to
> another.

> On Mon, 1 Jun 1998, Mark Jurras wrote:
>
> > I have seen mentioned quite a few times that a good reference for
> > electronics is Horowitz and Hill "The Art of Eletronics"
> >
> > What is the reference of coice for the programming portion of PIC
> > circuits. I am looking for somthing that has fast and compact
> > techniques to perform various tasks in software rather than brute
> > force methods that usually are slower.

As another 'newbie' here, I second those book recommendations.  They
are the ones I am currently using for my initial foray into this
field.

There is also the followup book to "Easy Pic'n", "Pic'n Up The Pace
Beginner's Guide".

I have also obtained the Microchip CD from a local distributor and
find the simulator an exceptional educational aid for testing
programming skills without having to actually have the hardware
on hand.

Fred.
fred.hatfield@sstar.com