mikroElektronika development boards

I have one, had it a few months, I love it.
I've ported a few projects from the EasyPic 3 to more permanent setups
without problems.

Things to watch out for:
The compilers, C, Pascal and Basic are code limited to 2k unless you buy
the program for extra $$$$$.  The assembler isn't.
Almost all peripheral setup is done with library functions which you
have no access to other than using them.  RS232_Init, Lcd_INIT, etc.

Within those limits, it's a great board, handles every flash PIC they
make, and will generate code for a lot of older PIC's as well.  With
those I load the hex code into my PicStart 16B and program them.  Yes,
I've been PIC'n around for a while.

Tom

Thanks for your advice about the board, it does appear to be the best one
around. I have already downloaded their MikroBasic and given it a try. It
seems OK if a little complicated. They have it on special offer if bought
with the board but I am also trialling Crownhill's Proton package (free
version). Not yet sure which I like best. Do you have any thoughts?

I haven't tried crownhill's package.  I use more C than anything.
MikroElectronica's programs look complicated until you get the board,
then it all makes sense.

Just curious, where does the limit occur? The linker shouldn't care if the
code was asm or c or Pascal, but the compiler doesn't know how big the
library functions are.

   3ch

I have both the Crowhill Proton Board and EasyPic 3.  The EasyPic 3 is
better in the fact it has got everything on one board.  Switches, 7-seg,
LED's. I/O, Pots etc.

A lot better where as the Proton is smaller with less components and
connectors.  But it does have the breadboard which is a very good idea.

I would go for the EasyPic 3 especially in the UK as it is on offer at £79 +
you can get a compiler (Basic, C or Pascal) for around £59 with it.  Or it
is £99 with the GLCD, LCD and temp chip.

Ray

Try this link too, different!

http://www.picmodules.com/index.html

They're cute, I like the color graphic display module, but you need a
MPLAB ICD2 to program them, and they're not cheap.

Yes on further research it needs the ICD2 which I do not mind if I can
programme in Basic as oppose to C as per their site suggests.
Or try these:

http://www.display3000.com/html/displays.html