Dontronics - PIC.001

Dontronics - PIC.001 SimmStick

Sorry, this product is now discontined. 5-Mar-98

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Getting Started with PIC.001

Introduction.
What Software do I need to use it?
What Hardware Components are required?
Do I need a Programmer?

Introduction

PIC.001 is a multipurpose Processor Board designed for PIC Microcontrollers from Microchip Inc. Any DIP18 PIC can be fitted on PIC.001 Board, but most interesting is the use of PIC16C84, as this PIC can be electrically erased and re-programmed on-board, eliminating the use of an UV eraser and separete programmer. Another possibility is that PIC.001 Board is fitted with a pre-programmed PIC chip with embedded firmware, like Stamp I interpreter or FED PicBasic Interpreter. In such cases there is no need to re-program the PIC as the user program is in external EEPROM also mounted on PIC.001 Board.

Software for PIC.001 Board

Stamp I Compatible SBC
FED PicBasic Module
BS/4 1/4th Stamp
PicStick like PIC16C84 Board
Custom module with PIC Processor
Custom module with Z8 Processor

Stamp I Compatible SBC

When PIC.001 is assembled as Stamp I Compatible then the original Stamp Software can be used. Both for PC (DOS) and Macintosh (SoftPC). This Software is free and can be downloaded from various www/ftp sites.

FED PicBasic Module

When PIC.001 is assembled as FED PicBasic Module then the original Development Software PICBASDE should be used. It is free and can be downloaded from Forrest Electronic Developments www site.

Hardware Components

There are 3 type of circuits that are always required to use a PIC.001 Board

A Microcontoller (PIC or Z8) On-Board Brains
Oscillator Circuitry to deliever clock to the Microcontroller
Reset Circuitry to make sure the Micro wakes up when powered

All other components are optional and depend on the selected mounting option.

Microcontroller options

PIC16C52, C54, C56, C58
PIC16C554, C556, C558
PIC16C71
PIC16C61
PIC16C84, PIC16F84
Other PIC in DIP18
Any Z8 in DIP18 (From Zilog)

Oscillator Circuit mounting options

3 Pin Ceramic Resonator with buildt-in Caps
Crystal + 2 Caps
RC Oscillator
DIP8 or DIP14 Canned TTL Oscillator
External Source

Reset Circuit mounting options

Simple Resistor pull-up
Brown-out and Reset IC in TO92 Package
Brown-out Circuit with PNP Transistor