In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, JonnyMac wrote:

SX/B was [i]specifically[/i] designed as a bridge between BASIC and Assembly, it was never intended to be a PBASIC clone.  There are PBASIC clone compilers out there (for PICs in particular) -- but you'll pay for them.  SX/B doesn't cost you a dime, and it gives you a way to learn assembly by looking at the output created by the compiler (your BASIC source is included).  Sure, you can look at the output of those other compilers, but their architecture -- NOT designed for teaching -- will be darned difficult to make heads or tails of, especially if you don't have a serious background in Assembly.

I've been adding a lot more Assembly to my SX/B projects and I'm more confident doing it having seen how the compiler handles certain operations.


[quote="Professorwiz"]I just purchased the SX kit, after taking a class in the Basic Stamp.  I was somewhat surprised that Parallax didn't have the SX-B closer to the Pbasic.  I am going to port over a couple of my assignments but it looks like it'll be harder than I thought.  Any suggestions on what to watch for?

Russ[/quote]

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