Category Archives: PIC

Microchip XC8: Much Ado About Nothing

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Steve

If you’ve followed the TuneConsole project, then you know that I’m not at all enamored of Microchip’s development tools for PIC18.  So when I saw that Microchip released a new line of compilers, I was kinda excited.  I mean, hey, … Continue reading →

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Generate Any Microchip PIC Footprint For EAGLE

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Steve

While EAGLE includes a fair number of PIC microcontroller footprints in their standard libraries, the selection is limited compared to Microchip’s full catalog.  If you’re looking for a more obscure part (like the PIC16F1947, for example), you’re on your own. … Continue reading →

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TC: Microchip USB Stack Isn’t Redistributable. Bah!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Steve

For the three people waiting on me to turn TuneConsole into an OSHW project, I’m afraid to say you’ll be waiting for a while longer.  I’ve noted before that I’m concerned about the licensing on the Microchip Application Library (from … Continue reading →

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