PIC Basics - Index of Additional Information
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Errors and Ommisions (Not in projects)
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Page 11: 8 bit and 10 bit numbers.
Page 12: Incorrect reference to UART Registers.
Page 14: Clarification of Subtraction Instructions.
Page 20: Incorrect arithmatic.
Pages 18 to 20: Incorrect jumps.
Page 25: EEPROM Access.
Page 28: Incorrect spelling (on the display).
Page 33: Clarification of Input/Output.
Page 34: Interrupt Registers.
Pages 36 to 43: Column Headings.
Page 46: Alignment of 10 bit A/D conversions.
Page 50: Baud rates (Table 3.12).
Page 50: Enabling the UART.
Input/Output initialisation on PIC chips with A/D convertors.
Velleman Kit software will not install.
Problems with newer Velleman Kit and various PC serial ports.
Errors and Ommisions in Projects
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1. The pin connections for the clock project are missing.
2. In the counter project, connections from the PIC to the 74LS47 are incorrect.
3. In the Automatic Morse Generator project, the inter-character and inter-word timings are incorrect.
4. Correct display of decimal point in the clock project.
5. Incorrect configuration word in Morse Key and Morse Generators.
6. Incorrect Output Pin from PIC on Morse Generators.
7. Wrong listings published in book for Morse Decoder.
8. Error in comments section of program for Morse Decoder.
9. Different resistor values shown in Morse Decoder diagrams.
10. No 5 volts on LM567 or 33K ohm Resistor in Morse Decoder diagrams.
11. Confusing transistor numbers and no 5 volts shown on 'no paddle' diagram (fig 8.2) for Morse Key.
12. Incorrect pin numbers on circuit diagram for audio recorder.
Additional Information
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The Morse Key may appear reversed for some users.
Information about the PIC
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Information about Programming the PIC
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