PICmicro MCU C: An introduction to Programming the Microchip PIC in CCS C [Spiral-bound]

Nigel Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 19, 2002

This 2nd edition book is a complete introduction to programming Microchip PICmicros in C with the use of the CCS C compiler. The book overviews the ease of using C and the CCS compiler for optimization of your programming. There are many examples to get you started on while using the compiler.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 167 pages
• Publisher: Ccs Inc; 2nd Rev edition (August 19, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972418105
• ISBN-13: 978-0972418102
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Computers & Technology > Programming > C > Tutorials

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More Learning C then Learning about programming PIC, January 22, 2003

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Denis Gnani (Orlando, Fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PICmicro MCU C: An introduction to Programming the Microchip PIC in CCS C (Spiral-bound)

The title of the book is misleading. I was expecting to learn about programming the PIC using CCS C but 8 of the 9 chapters dealt with learning C and had nothing to do with the PIC. The one chapter the did deal with the PIC was short and did not give a lot of information or examples. To me, this book is not worth the money. But if you're looking for a beginners guide to C with a brief description of some of the commands used to program the PIC using CCS compiler, then it may be worth a look.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Reference Book - - Not a Complete Textbook, July 3, 2003

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Christopher J. Smith (Westville, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PICmicro MCU C: An introduction to Programming the Microchip PIC in CCS C (Spiral-bound)

I found this little book to be an excellent reference for the CCS C language. A lot more concise and better written than the CCs manuals. Each instruction and concept is illustrated with a program snippet. But, if you are looking for a programming textbook, you will be disappointed. This volume lacks complete, full-length programs. If the author would add a few more chapters to the next edition, giving some longer programs and a few case studies, then I would give it 5 stars.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars My Review, November 15, 2002

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john cunningham (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PICmicro MCU C: An introduction to Programming the Microchip PIC in CCS C (Spiral-bound)

A fairly straight forward book for the beginner. Takes some of the mystery out of using the CCS functions. If you are interested in doing some basic programming and learning some C and are new to PICs then I would suggest it. Probably not for the intermediate or advanced user. For the price, not a waste of money.