Subject: Re: [OT]: Why PIC?


> rrc124+@PITT.EDU wrote:
> > I have a really stupid question to ask, but it's been bothering me for a
while so I'll just ago ahead and ask it:
> >
> > Why is the PIC uC so popular?
>
> For myself it is because they are inexpensive and [afaik] they are all
> available in DIP packages which makes it much easier to play with one
> for the cost of requesting a sample. A $24 Wisp628, PIC1xFxxx, and
> you're all set.

It is the same for me, build a $5 serial programmer, download mplab 6,
ic-prog and start building microcontrolled applications.

The speed is sufficient for most applications.

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