> Just want to say that I'm new to this list (and the world of micros). What
I
> need is some help on choosing the right chip for general use. I find that
> most people recommend the 16f84 for most hobby projects. Although I must
> admit that the amount of memory on the chip isn't much and makes me wonder
> of how much you can really do with this chip.

I keep around a bunch of 16F876 for general use.

> Anycase what language would be
> best for a beginner?

That depends on whether you are more interested in learning about the PICs
or in trying to get a particular job done.  If you want to learn, definitely
start with assembler, even if you eventually use a compiler to get projects
done.  I personally use assembler exclusively on small resource limited
processors like the PICs, but many others do not.  I hope this didn't start
another religious war.

> I would appreciate it if someone could give me a
> rundown on the commands which the PIC uses or if you could direct me to a
> website.

www.microchip.com.  The data sheet for each processor includes a complete
description of the instruction set for that processor.  You can download
these, you can probably get them on CD by asking Microchip, and you may be
able to get printed version if you ask the right way at your local microchip
office.


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Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts
(978) 742-9014, olin@embedinc.com, http://www.embedinc.com

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