On 4/21/05, Mike Hord wrote: > > > I was wondering what the top few reccomended books are for learning > PICs > > > > 1. The data sheet. > > 2. The data sheet. > > 3. The data sheet. > > + errata + reference manuals Unfortunately for a real beginner this is not enough. First, because the beginer haven't the ability and patience to read the whole datasheet. Second, because 80% from the datasheet is not understandable for the beginner. 20% from the datasheet is not even understandable for an expert who stop programming PIC's one whole year and then it's starting again... Basic acknowledges about electronics, that electronics related to PIC is not explained in the datasheet. Basic things about PIC algorithms are not described at all neither in the data sheet nor in eratas. They are partially described in application notes. So, when you have read already all datasheet, erratas and application notes you aren't anymore a beginner, and the time pass away. You realize that only looking in the mirror. It's much more easy when you have a book which can mix all these togheter in a fancy way, without too much mathematics but enough to made from you a PIC user. best wishes, Vasile -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist