PIC programming has never been easier than this. Even the beginner will have no problems to write his very own programs for a micro controller project in simple basic using GCBIDE, wich is an integrated development environment for the fantastic opensource GCBasic compiler by Hugh Considine.
DOWNLOADS InstallGCBIDE20.exe
Webpage to download the GCBasic compiler
My RapiQ Basic Programming page
FEATURES
Syntax highlighting, chip wizard, line marker, custom font, snippets paste box, search and replace, etc.
INSTALLATION
Run the installation program
USEAGE
If you compile "Noname.gcb" then the hex file etc will be in the GCBasic directory. If you saved it in another directory then the hex file etc will be saved in that directory. On successfull compilation, the path to the hex and asm file will be displayed in the compiler dialog. Now download your hex file to the pic on the fly by calling your favourite IC programmer from within GCBIDE. I have tested and recommend using WinPic for that purpose. WinPic supports a wide range of programmer circuits and can also be set up to support your own design.
.GCBasic is catering for the robotic community and is very well supported with documented help, forums and examples. To learn more about how easy PIC programming can be go to the GCBasic webpage.
USEFULL LINKS My RapiQ Basic Programming page
NOTICE
There is virus reports on the GCBIDE install program. The reports are false. Some virus scanners do not scan correctly. GCBIDE does not contain any virus etc. It was programmed and compiled with RapidQ Basic. RapidQ is an interpreter that runs byte code. The overhead code that RapidQ generates falsely gets picked up. Check http://www.miraxem.com/rqbasic/faq/index.htm and http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/rapidq/messages/17651?threaded=1&m=e&var=1&tidx=1 and reassure yourself.
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DISCLAIMER - USEAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND IT IS NEVER SOLD OR GIVEN TO ANYONE