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PIC microcontrollers

PIC microcontrollers

PIC microcontrollers

(OP)
Forgive me if this is an improper forum for my question.  I would like to determine which popular PIC microcontrollers, including the BASIC Stamp(tm), are most suitable for incorporating into datalogging and similar projects.  I am interested in assembling dataloggers to sample temperature and other parameters and expect to utilize thermistors, various pressure sensors, and other 0-5VDC/resistive transducers.  Any suggestions from previous experience will be appreciated.

Sincerely,
Rockjoint

RE: PIC microcontrollers

The basic processor 16C54 is the most likely part beacause is is common and cheap (best price so far was $.25ea in die form).   The code is easy and the tools inexpensive.   There is also great factory support.   The stamp products are for non-engineers, but don't really offer much.   Most MicroChip processors have C compliers available, which supprot 16 bit math and advanced math functions.  
The 16C74 offers more power which is often not necesscery for small controlers.   The LCD driver models are easy for small display interface, but may not be the low power leaders compaired to some Korean processors.

Good luck.

RE: PIC microcontrollers

(OP)
Thank you for the prompt reply and for the information.  I will look into this further.

Rockjoint

RE: PIC microcontrollers

Hi, i would suggest that you look at the Fujitsu prcessors, you could then do the whole project on 1 chip

RE: PIC microcontrollers

(OP)
Thanks for the input.  I will look into these processors.

Rockjoint
rockjoint@yahoo.com

RE: PIC microcontrollers

Look at the Atmel ATtiny stuff or the AT80s8535 stuff.

RE: PIC microcontrollers

The Atmel AVR can be programmed in Basic and this dialect is
99% compatible with Qbasic statements. AVRBasic can be downloaded at www.dontronics.com, it was written in the Netherlands or Norway. Norwegian tools are a little more advanced since this is where the AVR was really developed.

RE: PIC microcontrollers

May be you should look at Cygnal (http://www.cygnal.com/) They are one more 8051 clone, so there're plenty of ready things and RTOSes. They have advanced analog circuitry. And they have jTAG for in-circuit debugging without expensive in-circuit simulator. 100$ starter kit.

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