Covers some of the most basic aspects of programming PICmicro MCU's, including binary and hex, DOS text edit, and the EPIC Programmer. Projects are explained and illustrated with sample code for microEngineering Labs' standard PicBasic Compiler (PBC).
What can you do with PIC microcontrollers? Practically anything from creating robots that hunt light to feed their solar cells to making toasters announce, "Your toast is ready".
A primer on basic electronics - including reading schematics, identifying components, and constructing prototypes. Thorough yet accessible coverage of both BASIC Stamp I and II - from reading and understanding BASIC programs, to detailed applications.
Serial Communications" is a comprehensive book which details the various methods for implementing serial communications between a Microchip PIC® micro and an external device.