I learned most of the basics from Predko's "Programming and Customizing PIC
Microcontrollers", and found it to be very instructive.  I never built the
el-cheapo or installed any software.  It took me from knowing nothing about
microcontrollers to understanding most of the basics pretty quickly.  I
never tried to use any of the code, but rather just read it for
understanding then moved on.  I agree datasheets are the best reference, but
for the uninitiated they are pretty intimidating.  Looking back, I doubt the
book was worth the $ I spent on it, but I do reference it occasionally for a
broader overview of chip architecture or some feature I've never used
before.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Wilton" <shawn@BLACK9.NET>
To: <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 1:00 AM
Subject: Re: recommended PIC books?


> That book sucks.  Half the code in the book is wrong.  Again, data
> sheets and example (free) code are the only way to go.
>
>
> Shawn Wilton
> Junior in CpE
> MicroBiologist
>
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>
> Wouter van Ooijen wrote:
> >>I cannot recommend this book.
> >>I admit that I have not seriously used the book itself
> >
> >
> > As said I have the book and I like it, but I never build the progger.
> >
> >
> >>So if you buy this book, you are gambling that Predko's software will
> >>install on your computer.
> >
> >
> > No. I would actually buy it for the text :)
> >
> > Wouter van Ooijen
> >
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