Post by thread:[PIC:] FED Compiler and tools (was Migrating from

I just checked out their website...interesting tools, and pretty good prices...a C compiler that supports both 16f and 18f and is about $80US? They also have a pretty cool looking ICD. Anyone actually ever used their stuff? I'm considering getting into C for micros, seems like an attractive price. Also, they drop the price of the compiler if you order it with the ICD. Interesting...anyone have any experiences they'd like to share? Josh -- A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams cdb wrote: > FED C or Wiz-C from Forest Electronics, now has a CCS to FED-C converter built in, though in the demo software this is not included, only with the CD version. > > http://www.fored.co.uk -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList spam_OUTpiclist-unsubscribe-requestTakeThisOuTmitvma.mit.edu

On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 01:12:36 -0500, Josh Koffman wrote: ::Anyone actually ever used ::their stuff? I'm considering getting into C for micros, seems like ::an Well I do! There are a couple of annoying things, but they are to do with the editor rather than the code. The main problem in the editor area is that it is not user friendly as far as typing errors are concerned, so some errors will tell you, you have done something wrong, others will annoyingly (in XP) inform you of a windows error and close the program down. However at the risk of getting another nasty email for making negative comments about them the latest HEW environment form Renesas has similar failings as far as error messages are concerned. The simulator and wave injector I think are superb and are the main reason why I stick with them as well as the integrated ICD and programmer ( a separate piece of kit). As far as compiling size (they use a proprietary linker) is concerned, it depends very much on the device - naturally it is larger than using assembler as it always adds in code for clearing all variables to zero and setting up a software stack and heap. - For the 18F series, I think Basic18 produces tighter code, but it doesn't as yet support proper strings. I also use Sergio's XCSB, but tend towards the FORED stuff purely because of the simulator and PicKey programming with ICD. Colin -- cdb, .....bodgy1KILLspam@spam@optusnet.com.au on 17/12/2003 I have always been a few Dendrites short of an Axon and believe me it shows. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until they speak! -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList piclist-unsubscribe-requestKILLspammitvma.mit.edu

I own the profesional version and am quite happy with it. The wizard is quite easy to use (and expandable). I also have their PicKey, which is an ICSP programmer and ICD in a small USB-connected package. Further info: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FEDPIC Marcel -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList .....piclist-unsubscribe-requestKILLspam.....mitvma.mit.edu