On Tue, Jun 28, 2005 at 11:13:39AM -0400, Olin Lathrop wrote:
> Byron A Jeff wrote:
> >I'm in the process of developing a computer systems lab using PICs. I
> >haven't settled on a chip yet, but it will be one with top end
> >capability for the reasons that you have outlined.
> 
> What are you going to use for a hardware platform to put the PIC on?  

I haven't gotten that far into the process yet.

>I'm
> developing a series of PIC prototyping boards that I think would be great
> PIC learning platforms.  The first production batch is in process now.  If
> things work out as I expect, then I'll probably be selling singles for
> around $40 and 5 at a time for $35 each.  I'd be interested in working 
> out a
> "whole class" educational volume discount, probably somewhere in the $20s.

I've been watching. It may be something to consider.

> 
> I don't know what textbooks cost nowadays, but they were in the $10 to $20
> range in the late 1970s, so I can only imagine that under $30 is less than
> most textbooks today.

Cough! Cough! Are you kidding! Textbooks start in the $70 range per book
today!

> The first PIC prototyping board is aimed at the "standard" 28 pin DIP
> pinout, like the 16F877A or 18F2520.  From your description, it sounds 
> like
> you are probably aiming at one of these chips anyway.

Actually I've been listening to you. I'm probably going to take the 
30F3013 DSPic for a spin first.

I'll keep your suggestion in my hip pocket. This class will probably roll out
next fall. So I have some time to consider the options.

Thanks for the offer.

BAJ
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