Comments for www.botdream.com http://www.botdream.com/blog Building a remote controlled robot from an old pc! Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:03:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on New ICD2 (In-Circuit Debugger 2) to program and debug pics! by Nelson Neves http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-42 Nelson Neves Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:49:57 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-42 HI Hugo, I have used the "MPLAB® IDE Plug-In" in order to use CCSInfo from MPLAB IDE, since I'm more used to work with MPLAB! Meaning that I work directly with MPLAB, source code will be CCSInfo .c file but when compiling, MPLAB will automatically call CCSInfo compiler to create .coff, .hex and all necessary files required for debug! I can make simulations using Step, BreakPoints, etc and watch for Port values/status, memory etc! There is a patch available for this integration (MPLAB® IDE Plug-In): http://www.ccsinfo.com/downloads.php direct link for the patch: http://www.ccsinfo.com/downloads/setup_mplab_plugin.exe If you really want to use CCSInfo IDE I will need to make some tests to check for ICD2 integration! Please let me know! But I really advise you to use it with MPLAB! After installing the integration patch you will need also to follow this initial steps for every time that you create a new project based on CCSInfo: http://www.ccsinfo.com/faq.php?page=ccs_mplab Hope to see some nice projects running soon! HI Hugo,

I have used the “MPLAB® IDE Plug-In” in order to use CCSInfo from MPLAB IDE, since I’m more used to work with MPLAB! Meaning that I work directly with MPLAB, source code will be CCSInfo .c file but when compiling, MPLAB will automatically call CCSInfo compiler to create .coff, .hex and all necessary files required for debug! I can make simulations using Step, BreakPoints, etc and watch for Port values/status, memory etc!

There is a patch available for this integration (MPLAB® IDE Plug-In): http://www.ccsinfo.com/downloads.php

direct link for the patch: http://www.ccsinfo.com/downloads/setup_mplab_plugin.exe

If you really want to use CCSInfo IDE I will need to make some tests to check for ICD2 integration! Please let me know! But I really advise you to use it with MPLAB!

After installing the integration patch you will need also to follow this initial steps for every time that you create a new project based on CCSInfo: http://www.ccsinfo.com/faq.php?page=ccs_mplab

Hope to see some nice projects running soon!

]]> Comment on New ICD2 (In-Circuit Debugger 2) to program and debug pics! by Hugo http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-41 Hugo Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:57:45 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-41 Hello Nelson, I now have an Icd2, all ok with Mplab, but i can program directly with ccsc, Any Patch available?? Regards Hugo Hello Nelson,

I now have an Icd2, all ok with Mplab, but i can program directly with ccsc, Any Patch available??

Regards

Hugo

]]> Comment on Testing Pic code for I2C Master/Slave communication by Nelson Neves http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-40 Nelson Neves Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:55:15 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-40 Hi Ben, thank you for your interest! The C compiler that I am using is CCSInfo PICC PCWH Compiler 4.016. Unfortunately it is a payed tool, but very well supported and have a very good library. Most of the functions in my code are from the tool's library. Please check my Lab tools to get more info: http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/16/softwarehardware-that-ill-use-to-work-with-microchip-pics/ I finally decided to use PIC 16F690 for the PWM and I2C support. You can find more details on PIC datasheet: http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/41262E.pdf I have another post that explains why I have changed from PIC 16F628A to 16F690 due to issues with PWM and H-Bridge interface: http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/02/testing-pic-16f690-pwm-4-multiplexed-channels/ I'm quite busy at the moment doing other projects but hope to get back to my robot ASAP. ;) Hi Ben,

thank you for your interest! The C compiler that I am using is CCSInfo PICC PCWH Compiler 4.016. Unfortunately it is a payed tool, but very well supported and have a very good library. Most of the functions in my code are from the tool’s library. Please check my Lab tools to get more info: http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/16/softwarehardware-that-ill-use-to-work-with-microchip-pics/

I finally decided to use PIC 16F690 for the PWM and I2C support. You can find more details on PIC datasheet: http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/41262E.pdf

I have another post that explains why I have changed from PIC 16F628A to 16F690 due to issues with PWM and H-Bridge interface:
http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/02/testing-pic-16f690-pwm-4-multiplexed-channels/

I’m quite busy at the moment doing other projects but hope to get back to my robot ASAP. ;)

]]> Comment on Testing Pic code for I2C Master/Slave communication by Ben http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-39 Ben Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:26:42 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-39 Hi Nelson, First, congratulation for your blog. It’s clear and practical. By the other hand, I have searched what type of C have you used for the PICs. I think that could be MikroC, but you are using function that are not implemented with the MikroC. Could do you say me what Pic C are you using in your projects? (at the pwm, and i2c projects) Thanks! Ben. Hi Nelson,
First, congratulation for your blog. It’s clear and practical.
By the other hand, I have searched what type of C have you used for the PICs. I think that could be MikroC, but you are using function that are not implemented with the MikroC. Could do you say me what Pic C are you using in your projects? (at the pwm, and i2c projects)
Thanks!
Ben.

]]> Comment on New ICD2 (In-Circuit Debugger 2) to program and debug pics! by Nelson Neves http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-37 Nelson Neves Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:56:11 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-37 Hi Hugo, Please note that it's not the original ICD2 from Microchip, but it works fine and it was cheaper! Still haven't tested the Debugger part but have successfully programmed 3 different PICS: 16F628A, 16F690 and 18F4550! I bought the ICD2 on www.ebay.co.uk from a Chinese guy. It took me 3 weeks to arrive because it was retained in Customs for Import TAX evaluation. I have payed 40€ for the item + 20€ for the Import TAX, total of 60€ (including postage cost) for a ICD2/Programmer device! Not bad! Original will cost you around 260€ + Postage Cost: http://pt.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=4670748 I bought the item form this guy: http://myworld.ebay.com/etekronics&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1181 He is not selling more at the moment but you can check other sellers. Thanks for your interest and hope that you find a good deal! Hi Hugo,

Please note that it’s not the original ICD2 from Microchip, but it works fine and it was cheaper! Still haven’t tested the Debugger part but have successfully programmed 3 different PICS: 16F628A, 16F690 and 18F4550!

I bought the ICD2 on http://www.ebay.co.uk from a Chinese guy. It took me 3 weeks to arrive because it was retained in Customs for Import TAX evaluation. I have payed 40€ for the item + 20€ for the Import TAX, total of 60€ (including postage cost) for a ICD2/Programmer device! Not bad!

Original will cost you around 260€ + Postage Cost:
http://pt.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=4670748

I bought the item form this guy:
http://myworld.ebay.com/etekronics&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1181
He is not selling more at the moment but you can check other sellers.

Thanks for your interest and hope that you find a good deal!

]]> Comment on New ICD2 (In-Circuit Debugger 2) to program and debug pics! by Hugo http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-36 Hugo Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:47:56 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/01/23/new-icd2-in-circuit-debugger-2-to-program-and-debug-pics/#comment-36 Hello. Where do you purchase your icd 2?? Regards Hugo Hello.

Where do you purchase your icd 2??

Regards

Hugo

]]> Comment on Testing Pic code for I2C Master/Slave communication by Nelson Neves http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-34 Nelson Neves Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:33:11 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-34 Hi Luc, thank you for your post! You can check for my software development setup in this post: http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/16/softwarehardware-that-ill-use-to-work-with-microchip-pics/ and I've just acquired a new PIC programmer/debugger : http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/16/softwarehardware-that-ill-use-to-work-with-microchip-pics/ Please notice that the PIC C compiler is not free, there are some good tools that are free, but I am more comfortable to work with this tool (CCSinfo) because I found it easy and quick to develop. They have a big community and you can check some problems and solutions in their forum! (you can find lots off source code there, it helps to see how things work) Also used 8051 some years ago, and really loved to work with it, but found that Microchip pics are very chip and don't require much of external components to make it work. Please feel free to check other opensource and free PIC C compilers! There are very good tools out there! I haven't had time to test it :( Hi Luc,

thank you for your post! You can check for my software development setup in this post: http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/16/softwarehardware-that-ill-use-to-work-with-microchip-pics/

and I’ve just acquired a new PIC programmer/debugger :
http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/16/softwarehardware-that-ill-use-to-work-with-microchip-pics/

Please notice that the PIC C compiler is not free, there are some good tools that are free, but I am more comfortable to work with this tool (CCSinfo) because I found it easy and quick to develop. They have a big community and you can check some problems and solutions in their forum! (you can find lots off source code there, it helps to see how things work)

Also used 8051 some years ago, and really loved to work with it, but found that Microchip pics are very chip and don’t require much of external components to make it work.

Please feel free to check other opensource and free PIC C compilers! There are very good tools out there! I haven’t had time to test it :(

]]> Comment on Testing Pic code for I2C Master/Slave communication by Luc Bonnet http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-32 Luc Bonnet Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:04:11 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2008/02/01/testing-pic-code-for-i2c-masterslave-communication-2/#comment-32 Hi, Very nice design! Please give me a description of your software development setup, so I will try to get the same tools as you. Until now, I use 8051 with Keil compiler, and I want to use PIC's as I2C slaves. Thanks in advance. Luc Hi,
Very nice design!
Please give me a description of your software development setup, so I will try to get the same tools as you.
Until now, I use 8051 with Keil compiler, and I want to use PIC’s as I2C slaves.
Thanks in advance.

Luc

]]> Comment on 2nd H-Bridge circuit is now completed by Testing PIC 16F690 PWM 4 multiplexed channels http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/01/2nd-h-bridge-circuit-is-now-completed/#comment-31 Testing PIC 16F690 PWM 4 multiplexed channels Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:06:26 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/01/2nd-h-bridge-circuit-is-now-completed/#comment-31 [...] This will be required to drive my previous module that will control the DC motors (will need to have PWM switching between P1B and P1C - this will invert DC motor direction): http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/01/2nd-h-bridge-circuit-is-now-completed/ [...] […] This will be required to drive my previous module that will control the DC motors (will need to have PWM switching between P1B and P1C - this will invert DC motor direction): http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/01/2nd-h-bridge-circuit-is-now-completed/ […]

]]> Comment on 2nd H-Bridge circuit is now completed by Nelson Neves http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/01/2nd-h-bridge-circuit-is-now-completed/#comment-16 Nelson Neves Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:14:08 +0000 http://www.botdream.com/blog/2007/11/01/2nd-h-bridge-circuit-is-now-completed/#comment-16 Hi, look who is here, my friend Ukri8051! Thanks for your post! I will investigate a little more on the i2c expander. About the micro 8051 I really like it but i haven't use it for quite a while :( ... I'm a little more confortable developing with Microchip PIC. I'm using CCSInfo Pic C tool wich has big comunity and a lot of good C libraries. Hi, look who is here, my friend Ukri8051! Thanks for your post! I will investigate a little more on the i2c expander. About the micro 8051 I really like it but i haven’t use it for quite a while :( … I’m a little more confortable developing with Microchip PIC. I’m using CCSInfo Pic C tool wich has big comunity and a lot of good C libraries.

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