Category Archives: PIC

Microchip XC8: Much Ado About Nothing

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

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!

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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