Brendan Gillatt wrote:
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> Stephen D. Barnes wrote:
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>> Hi all. I have been working with PICs for about three years. I started 
>> with the 16F84 then moved to 16F628, etc. Lately (for he last year) I 
>> have been using the dsPIC30F2010. When I got started with this chip, 
>> there was almost no help, tutorials, etc. to get started. I have noticed 
>> that o lot of hobby enthusiasts would like to get started with the dsPIC 
>> family as well. I have found a lack of good info, all in one place, for 
>> learning about these chips. While I am no expert, I have learned a lot 
>> about this chip through trial and error, Microchip forums, and last but 
>> definitely not least, the piclist! I am considering the creation of a 
>> beginners tutorial site for the dsPIC beginner. If anyone has any 
>> suggestions for subject matter you think would benefit the raw beginner, 
>> I would be open to suggestions. TIA for any replies!
>>
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> As well as the things other people have mentioned, I strongly suggest you
> dedicate a whole section to having a step-by-step guide to getting a
> decent assembler/C toolchain set up.
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> Also, when doing the tutorials, choose a common part and stick to it
> throughout. It will make things far more straightforward for the learner.
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> Nice to see someone helping out the beginners. I was in the same boat as
> you when I first used a dsPIC, and to be honest I've barely scratched the
> surface with these parts so far; I'm sure to take a read of any tutorial
> you write. Keep us posted!
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Well as far as I'm concerned, I have only scratched the surface as well 
(scratched pretty hard though)! I intend to feature the dsPIC30F2010 for 
several reasons. First, it is the only dsPIC I have worked with to date. 
Second, it is a 28 pin part and easily sampled from Microchip. Third, I 
have made this chip jump through a few minor hoops and will share what I 
have learned. I am sure there will be others who will see this effort as 
a low level undertaking, but it will be an education in itself for me as 
well as other novices in the dsPIC arena. I will be as accurate as I 
possibly can and will admit to ignorance when confronted with issues I 
may not understand (that is when the PicList community comes in handy)!

As far as the tool chain is concerned, I have only worked with MPLAB and 
code using assembly. I am currently exploring C, and the many 
individuals here on the PicList have given me excellent advice resolving 
some issues in assembly that required the C tool chain to resolve! I 
intend to include these tidbits as well. Once I get the basic site up 
(hopefully by the end of the week) I will post the URL. Any input will 
always be welcome and accepted in a constructive manner! Thanks for the 
reply.

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Regards,
Stephen D. Barnes

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