Want to learn how to program

[doc37324]

Anyone want teach me the basics of C programming. I have all the tool/kits and software. Is there section where new people hang? If so post me a link.
Want to learn how flash led, work with 7 seg displays, and use the software package.
doc37324

[PCM programmer]

This is not a C learning forum. You need to study the C language outside
of the forum. Once you know the C language, if you need help with
the CCS C compiler, then this forum can help you.

Here is a tutorial for the CCS compiler:
http://harfordhackerspace.org/2010/02/programming-pic-microcontrollers-in-c/

Here are more tutorials on the C language:
http://www.learn-c.com/
http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~cchen/ctutor.pdf

Use Google to search for this, and maybe you will find several
more C tutorials:

[Bill Legge]

I'm about a month into 'C' and the some of the best resources I've found:

1. This forum, particularly the 'code' section where I've been able to download other members code and pick it apart to learn.

2. The book 'The C programming language' by Kerrigan and Ritchie. Watch out the book is about ANSI 'C' and CCS has some differences but it's still an excellent book.

3. Various books published by 'Newnes'. One of them 'Programming 8-bit PIC microcontrollers in C' by Bates focuses on the CCS compiler. Adds good explanations of the inner workings of PIC MCUs.

4. The Microchip website - essential for the reference manuals on the various chips

4. I've come from a few years of using a BASIC compiler (ME Labs PicBasicPro) and don't think I would be up to learning C without this previous experience?

Good luck. Bill legge
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[gpsmikey]

Not sure what you have for tools etc, but consider the Pickit2 or 3 from Microchip as a simple platform to experiment and learn on. I find the PicKit2 starter kit a handy experimental platform.
http://www.microchipdirect.com/productsearch.aspx?Keywords=DV164120

The C book by K&R is good, but a "bit" dry - it can cure insomnia ! Recognize that the CCS compiler has a number of enhancements to make it easier to talk to the hardware etc

mikey
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[SherpaDoug]

The C programming language by Kerrigan and Ritchie, commonly referred to simply as K&R, is THE ultimate authority on the C language. All C programmers should have one as a reference.
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