have you looked at basic18?
http://www.midwest-software.com/Basic18/basic18.htm

I haven't used it but it looks quite nice even if its only compatible with
pic 18's

PS they've also got one in development for the dspic's


----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee McLaren" <lmclaren@TASNET.NET>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 9:07 AM
Subject: [PIC:] Which is the best PICBASIC compiler and development
environment?


> Hi All,
>
> I normally program in asm but are looking for a rapid development
language.
> It is important that I can write USB code for the 16c745, I know I will
> still have to edit the HID description etc manually but are looking for
some
> way to speed things up a little.
>
> I have found at least two PICBASIC compilers on the net, Proton and MEL.
Are
> there others?
> Is there a clear winner in feature or performance (such as code size etc)?
> I would prefer to pay for a commercial product to get ongoing development.
> Cost is not important (within reason!).
>
> I am trying to avoid C if I can, I already know how to write Basic or
> Pascal.
>
>
> regards
>
>
> Lee McLaren
>
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