I am totally new to microcontrollers and the necessary hardware for them. I have purchased from an e-bay account that imports from china this generic (?) programer:
would I then be able to use it in conjunction with my previous purchase (PIC K150 USB Automatic Microcontroller Programmer) to program the atmega 88 microcontroller?
What I see with the AVR programer is this circut board that plugs into the usb port of the computer and this ribbon wire that goes where? I have not as yet purchased said AVR programer since I don't know how it is to be interfaced with the micro controller and am hoping to be able to use it with the PIC K150 USB Automatic Microcontroller Programmer.
I am inspired to make a knock off of the NOVA Dreamer REM detecting mask that I found here,
Does the book use Great Cow Basic code?
I don't see that written anywhere in the description.
If it's not, your gonna end up writing the code over again and that introduces problems for a beginner.
The AVR and PIC are different products so they require different programmers.
I prefer PICs.
I suggest you start simple and then move on from there.
Getting a complete package is the best way to start.
Not to promote my own stuff but that is why I put together my GreatCowBasic.com website with a starter kit that is designed for the Beginner using PICs.
I use the PIC16F886 in a CHIPINO module (that is pin compatible with most Arduino shields) and a PICkit 2 Clone programmer which is much better than the K150 programmer which is really old. I also have a complete install package so you just run it and all the programmer and compiler are setup ready to run.
Then I added a sample programs page to show how to do the basics, flash an LED, read ADC, drive an LCD. And I used shields for those that are hardware challenged.
All the code samples are GCB.
Check it out.
I've helped 1000's get started programming through my PICBASIC and C books and the biggest hurdle I found was people buying all sorts of stuff and then spend more time trying to get it to work together rather than learning to program. I've seen the best success when they use a packaged kit like the PICKit Starter Kit I used for my Embedded C books.
Since there wasn't a complete GCB package, I created one.
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Hi Folks,
I am totally new to microcontrollers and the necessary hardware for them. I have purchased from an e-bay account that imports from china this generic (?) programer:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251399613578?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It is capable of programing PIC microcontrollers but I think not Amtel. My question is if I buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USBasp-USBISP-AVR-10-Pin-USB-Programmer-3-3V-5V-51-ATMEGA8-w-Downloader-Cable-/161128775429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258405ff05
would I then be able to use it in conjunction with my previous purchase (PIC K150 USB Automatic Microcontroller Programmer) to program the atmega 88 microcontroller?
What I see with the AVR programer is this circut board that plugs into the usb port of the computer and this ribbon wire that goes where? I have not as yet purchased said AVR programer since I don't know how it is to be interfaced with the micro controller and am hoping to be able to use it with the PIC K150 USB Automatic Microcontroller Programmer.
I am inspired to make a knock off of the NOVA Dreamer REM detecting mask that I found here,
http://www.amazon.com/Mind-Performance-Projects-Evil-Genius/dp/0071623922/ref=la_B001I9TWTM_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388430661&sr=1-7
I also subsequently found similar projects on the 'Instructables' website.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Does the book use Great Cow Basic code?
I don't see that written anywhere in the description.
If it's not, your gonna end up writing the code over again and that introduces problems for a beginner.
The AVR and PIC are different products so they require different programmers.
I prefer PICs.
I suggest you start simple and then move on from there.
Getting a complete package is the best way to start.
Not to promote my own stuff but that is why I put together my GreatCowBasic.com website with a starter kit that is designed for the Beginner using PICs.
http://www.greatcowbasic.com
I use the PIC16F886 in a CHIPINO module (that is pin compatible with most Arduino shields) and a PICkit 2 Clone programmer which is much better than the K150 programmer which is really old. I also have a complete install package so you just run it and all the programmer and compiler are setup ready to run.
Then I added a sample programs page to show how to do the basics, flash an LED, read ADC, drive an LCD. And I used shields for those that are hardware challenged.
All the code samples are GCB.
Check it out.
I've helped 1000's get started programming through my PICBASIC and C books and the biggest hurdle I found was people buying all sorts of stuff and then spend more time trying to get it to work together rather than learning to program. I've seen the best success when they use a packaged kit like the PICKit Starter Kit I used for my Embedded C books.
Since there wasn't a complete GCB package, I created one.
I support Chucks advice.
What have you purchased already? We should be able to guide you.
Welcome to GCB - its fun!