User manual

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1.3 Software development tools for Robot programming

The RoboPICA kit uses the PIC Micrcontroller PIC16F887. Builders can write the

controlled program in assembly, BASIC and C language. Only BASIC and C program

language requires the use of a compiler software.

However in this kit all examples are in C language with mikroC compiler from

mikroElektronika (mikroE : www.mikroe.com). The Robo-PICA robot kit can use this com-

piler as well.

The demo version of Mikro C compiler is used for this robot kit. Builders who need

to develop the advance program will need to purchase the full version from MikroE at

their webiste. The demo version of mikroC can be downloaded from http://

www.mikroe.com. However in the Robo-PICA robot kit, this software is in the bundled

CD-ROM. You must download the mikroC manual latest version from mikroElektronika

website. This building manual does not describe all the instructions.

Another one tools is PIC microcontroller programmer software. The Robo-PICA

provides a USB programmer. Its function is compatible Microchip’s PICkit2

program-

mer. The software can use PICkit2

programming software. Free downlaod the latest

version at www.microchip.com.

1.3.1 mikroC Compiler (Demo version)

1.3.1.1 Overview

mikroC is a powerful, feature rich development tool for PICmicros. It is designed

to provide the customer with the easiest possible solution for developing applications

for embedded systems, without compromising performance or control.

mikroC provides a successful match featuring highly advanced IDE, ANSI com-

pliant compiler, broad set of hardware libraries, comprehensive documentation, and

plenty of ready-to-run examples.

mikroC allows you to quickly develop and deploy complex applications:

l Write your C source code using the highly advanced Code Editor

l Use the included mikroC libraries to dramatically speed up the development:

data acquisition, memory, displays, conversions, communications…

Special thanks : All information about mikroC Compiler and PICkit2 Programming software are

referenced from owner website and documentation (www.mikroe.com and www.microchip.com).

Thanks for all free and open-source developement tools. User who need the full features of mikroC

compiler can purchase on-line at www.mikroe.com.