Opinion on "Master and Command C for PIC® MCU" by

bcfd36 · Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Posts: 28 Location: Boulder Creek, CA

Have any of you used or even looked at "Master and Command C for PIC® MCU" by Fred Eady? As should be obvious from some of my questions, I am quite new to PICs but have 30+ years of C. Actually, closer to 40, off and on. I am looking for tips and tricks and techniques. Then maybe I can quit bugging you guys. For that matter, can you recommend anything in addition to or in place of the above?

I ordered the Mark Siegesmund book, but then it occurred to me that there were people that might have some good input. Hence, my question.
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newguy · Joined: 24 Jun 2004 Posts: 1909

Never had a look at Master & Command but I can recommend the Barnett, Cox and O'Cull book: http://www.amazon.com/Embedded-C-Programming-Microchip-PIC/dp/1401837484

bcfd36 · Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Posts: 28 Location: Boulder Creek, CA

Thanks, I will take a look at it.
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Ttelmah · Joined: 11 Mar 2010 Posts: 19552

Funnily enough, whatever else you have, make sure you have a copy of K&R.

CCS C, keeps _very_ close to the original K&R syntax (more so than many 'later' C's). Once you have done the initial setups (processor, fuses, clock etc.), stuff that is in the original K&R book, will generally compile 'as is' in CCS.

The point about the add-on books is that they help with understand those setup bits, and the differences involved in working with the PIC hardware, but as a basic reference, K&R, should be considered the bible. Smile