Kiley,
You might want to check out Forest Electronics Development.
http://www.lakewood.win-uk.net/fed.htm

they offer a PIC C compiler with a few libraries, one of which generates
RS232 on assignable pins.  Several other compilers also offer libraries for
this, such as Hi-Tech C (more money) and ByteCraft (even more money).

Jason Mielke
Chief Engineer
Bliss Commuications, Inc.
jay@ticon.net

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Kiley Dominie
> Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 6:11 PM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: RS-232 implementation
>
>
> Hello all.
> I signed up for this list just yesterday and I am amazed by how many
> people out there are willing to lend a hand...
>
> I'm looking for information on RS-232 communications...most specifically,
> C code for use with the USART...further to that, I was wondering if an
> RS-232 implementation can be done using the regular I/O pins..comments?
> I'm using the 16C774 (later I'll get the flash version to save time)
>
> I'd very much prefer C code as I dislike assembly...that may send shivers
> up some of your spines but its a personal preference :)
>
> Any and all info would be welcome though...
>
> Regards,
>
> Kiley Dominie
> Senior Electrical Engineering Student
> Memorial University of Newfoundland
>