The Peatman book IS a bit dated, but for 14-bit core chips not too much has changed. The real difference between modern 14-bit core chips and the ones Peatman wrote about is that now they are Flash programmable. I'd recommend it highly. I still use mine regularly. Good coverage of things like interfacing LCDs, keypads, etc. The Peatman 18F452 book is exemplary. It comes with a "demo board" that has space for a DAC, LCD, MAX232, and some other really neat peripheral components...definitely the book I'd use if I were to teach a class on the 16-bit core. Mike H. > > I will be teaching a course in assembler programming on 14-bit core > > PICs, for ~ 19y old students Informatica (~ computer engineer / >computer > > science). Can you recommend a book? These guys do know the basics of > > binary artithmetic, digital electronics etc, so it can be just PIC > > architecture and assembly. > >The first book I used when starting out was by John Peatman. It's the >'Design with PIC Microcontrollers' book. I still find it quite useful >though it is a bit dated. It's probably the best book I own as far as >microcontroller programming goes. It's clear and concise with lots of >practical examples and information. > >He now has a new book centering on the 18F452. I haven't purchased this >book yet, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy it based upon my experience >with his first PIC book. > >www.picbook.com > >In fact I think I'll order it now since I need to get up to speed on the >452. US $69.00 at Amazon. > >http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0130462136/ > >michael brown > >-- >http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics >(like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics _________________________________________________________________ Test your Travel Quotient and get the chance to win your dream trip! http://travel.msn.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics