c++ for microcontrollers.

[Amin Khorsandi]

hello everybody.
I want to start learning c++ programming for microcontrollers. but I don't know enough about it.
should I learn it from a general source like turbu c++ or from a special source like GNU?
are they different from each other in different compilers?

I'm using atmel studio and I would be happy if you have any recommendation for this compiler.

thanks

 

[ashugtiwari]

Well, first learn the C++ in general, once you learn you are done, the embedded C or C++ is not different from normal C/C++ just few keywords and way to interact directly with peripheral etc. I suggest starting from a simple book like Yashwant Kanetkar's Let us C++ or a complete reference. Practice C++ using visual studio express (its free compiler) in pointers and other concepts. Once familiar, move on to make C++ project.
As far as compiler is concerned, the compiler user guide will explain if C++ is supported and what constructs, keywords are additionally required. The compiler for microchip is xc8, xc16 for 8 and 16 bit MCU. As far as i know they do have C++ support in both compilers.

 

[Amin Khorsandi]

thank you very much .

just one more question:
is it possible to have other methods like:
Polymorphism
Signal Handling
Multithreading

?

 

[horace1]

Polymorphism if the language supports it, e.g. C++
Signal Handling: microcontrollers usually have perherperals such as ADCs and DACs which support acquisition and output of analogue signals and DSP processor have hardware to support FFTs etc
Multithreading : even a low cost processor can run a simple real time operating system using timer interrupts to schedule tasks - more powerful systems can run sophisicated RTOS