Customer Reviews

PICmicro MCU C: An introduction to Programming the Microchip PIC in CCS C

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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.

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.

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.

This book provides a great introduction to the CCS C compiler and its basic features. It provides a basic outline of the C language and how it is applied to make things happen on a PIC microcontroller. It has code segments outlining all point covered in the book. Instead of listing and describing built in functions, it provides code on how to apply them. Like I said it covers only the basics but is a must read for anyone starting to use the compiler and a great reference manual for more seasoned users.

Este libro esta muy bien para aquellos que quieran aprender a programar los PIC en C. Los primeros capítulos son un repaso de todos los aspectos más importantes de este lenguaje. Si ya se ha estudiado con anterioridad está bien para refrescar la memoria. Los últimos capítulos los dedica al caso particular de C aplicado al microcontrolador. Sería interesante algo más de C aplicado al PIC pues este tema es poco extenso. Un muy buen libro para aquellos que quieran empezar. Nivel muy básico.