From: "Jinx" > Congratulations on finally seeing the LED blink. Yes, I found it quite rewarding. >> used a 4.00 MHz crystal instead of the 10.00MHz . You should change the >> config oscillator setting > > __CONFIG _CP_OFF & _WRT_ENABLE_ON & _HS_OSC & ..... etc > > Replace _HS_OSC with _XT_OSC. See Section 12.2 of the manual I had already changed it when I programmed the config bits. > >> I have lots of parts and love to build electronic projects > What kind of parts ? Just about anything one would want.to have when > working with controllers. I even have an Atmel STK200 (?) and really don't > know what to do with it. I figure PICs will keep me occupied for some > time. Anyone do Atmel? Do you have any test equipment like meters or an oscilloscope ? I have a 100MHz tek scope in great condition. It's a 2235 I believe. I have an HP 80MHz frequency counter. I have a nice linear power supply I designed from regulator datd sheets. Are you keen to go dumpster diving to get more parts ? ;-))) I come from a long line of dumpster divers. I worked at Collins/Rockwell, Texas Instruments, Boeing Electronics to name just a few. I had access to all kinds of items which were scrapped or deleted from inventory. I have collected a lot along the way. I finally retired at 55 and want to do some of the things I always wanted. > > Feel game enough for an LCD ? The reason I ask is because although it's a > big ask for a beginner, an LCD an be a very useful debugging tool. An LCD would be great. Just point the way. Sounds like a good way to debug something. > > Perhaps try out a 32kHz "watch" crystal on TMR1 and make some sort of > clock. Would be a simple and useful introduction to timers and > interrupts. Great! I am looking for something else to do. > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist