programing a microcontroller .i'm new. so it maybe stupid.

[klitsuk]

Hi there.
i'm new to working with real components so i don't have any idea about it.
my question is in general, how do i program a microcontroller, do i plug a cable to it and download a the software with a special program, or do i need specieal equipment for it. please help me.
thanks

 

[Mr_Programmer]

Re: programing a microcontroller .i'm new. so it maybe stupi

Hi Klitsuk,

I try to explain.

1. You need a compiler for your µ-controller, depends on the language you choose (assembler, C, C++, Basic, and so on), and also depend on the money you want to spend.

2. You need a programmer for your micro. This can be a simple download cable, or a more complex circuit to programm the chip. This programmer has a special software running on a pc.

My suggestion is, select a micro you want to start with and buy a starter kit. You will get everything you need to learn.
If you start to build your own programmer you never know where the bug is.

 

[klitsuk]

Re: programing a microcontroller .i'm new. so it maybe stupi

thanks mr programmer.
i was thinking of buying a development kit. infact i'm a college student, and this semester we are studying the 8051 microcontrollers. however, as someone who runs before the train, i just have to know how the stuff works, and i think that what we study in this course is not general enough for me. we're using the cygnal f005 kit.
i have an idea i want to implement using the microcontroller. it's not to hard to do, but i'm missing details like ways to program the controller (i know a51, c, and some c++), or more detaild things.
thanks for the help.
btw, how much those kits cost ? because i know some people get some free part online.
thanks