I have noticed that there seem to be a lot of projects and programs available for PIC microcontrollers but not so many for the PICAXE. I wish things were - different but they just aren't - yet. Most of the PIC programs I have looked at are written strange languages I have never heard of like C Source Code, HEX Files, and Assembly Source Codes. I understand that a PICAXE is a PIC with a special program added to make things like programming the chip with a USB or serial cable a lot easier, and for that I am truly thankful. However, I really would like to build some of the neat PIC projects I have found that use the PIC. I have an extensive electronics background, but I am just learning to use the PICAXE and am really enjoying it. I don't want to change. Can I load a PIC program into a PICAXE if I use the PICAXE that the PIC program was written for. (Try saying that last sentence 3 times real fast) Also, if I can do that, can I use the PICAXE Program Editor software to do so?
PIC programs on PICAXE?
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You can load a PIC program into a PICAXE but you'll lose the PICAXE functionality forever.
You can use the Programming Editor to develop PIC programs but only a limited number of PICmicro's are supported by default and if you want to program from within the Programming Editor you have to buy Rev-Ed's proprietory PICmicro Programmer.
Bottom line IMO is, outside of an education environment, there are better choices for PIC programming.
You can use the Programming Editor to develop PIC programs but only a limited number of PICmicro's are supported by default and if you want to program from within the Programming Editor you have to buy Rev-Ed's proprietory PICmicro Programmer.
Bottom line IMO is, outside of an education environment, there are better choices for PIC programming.