On 18 Jan 04, at 22:47, Jan-Erik Soderholm XA (TN/PAC) wrote:

> Mike W wrote :
>
> > This may, or may not, interest you...
> >
> > http://www.amqrp.org/elmer160/board/index.html
>
> Nice idea, but why a PIC16F84 ?? It seems to be a quite
> recent design, judging from the dates on the page.
>
> > http://www.oshonsoft.com/pic.html
>
> Also looks nice, but no 18-series support, as far as I can see...
>
> Thanks anyway !
> Jan-Erik.
>

I believe the thought process behind the use of the 16F84 was that
it is/was the most basic flash PIC. Once students gain familiarity
with the 'F84 they can easily? migrate to bigger and better devices.
Also the availability of numerous packages and designs to help
inspire the student.

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