Jinx wrote:
> I'd suggest the 12F675, 16F88 (or 628) and 18F1220/1320

If this is for hobby use, meaning low quantity but variety of project, I
would go for the fullest featured of each size.  Unless you're really space
constrained, it's probably not worth stocking 8 pin PICs.  The 18 pin
varieties can be useful for some hobby projects, and the 28 pin for more.
If you want to get a few of a single PIC to learn on and then use for a
variety of yet unspecified projects, I'd start with a 28 pin PDIP package.

In the 16 family, that would be the 16F876A.  If you'd really rather have
only 18 pins, it's the 16F88 or 16F648A.  Ignore the 16F628 as it's like the
'648A with less memory.

In the 18 family that would be the generic 28 pin PIC is the 18F2520.  For
18 pins it's the 18F1320.  Don't worry about the '1220, it's again just a
stripped down version of the '1320 which only makes sense in higher volumes.

If you're new to PICs and don't have a pile of legacy code you want to
reuse, I think it's better to start with dsPICs.  They are definitely more
capable and easier to program, although a little more to learn initially.
My top recommended all around generic PIC for unspecified projects is the 18
pin 30F4012.


******************************************************************
Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, (978) 742-9014.  #1 PIC
consultant in 2004 program year.  http://www.embedinc.com/products
-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist