PIC MCU TUTORIALS #9 - Introduction to PIC datasheets & Registers (Absolute Beginner)

[@Microesque]

Extra note: I've been mentioning that microcontrollers can't operate on individual bits in these videos; however, that's not actually true. I've only been saying that to not confuse beginners. PIC18 series microcontrollers DO have bit-oriented instructions, and you can, for example, set a single bit in one instruction. It's just that, these instructions are mainly there for optimization, meaning even if you didn't have them, the microcontroller would still be able to do everything it can. Not to mention, you can't use these operations directly in C (the language we'll always be using), so it's better to ignore them for beginners. You just have to hope that the compiler/optimizations utilize these instructions. (You can actually use assembly instructions in your C code too, but if you're a beginner, you should ignore that as well...) If you're curious, check the "Bit-oriented File Register Operations" section on this page: technology.niagarac.on.ca/staff/mboldin/18F_Instruction_Set/

[@tedbastwock3810]

Good intro to datasheets, and great explanation and example of the wrapping capability of C vs. assembly. Very useful, thank you

[@Microesque]

Thanks 👍

[@maiszaaim8843]

thank you, thank you till the world ends

[@Microesque]

Thanks 👍

[@brettholden3763]

FOCUS

[@pradeepmenaria2364]

Excellent

[@Microesque]

Thanks 👍

[@hamzakourta4509]

Could you make a video about the different types of memory and registers in MC's ?

[@Microesque]

Are you talking about the different architectures of microcontrollers? If so, that would be way out of the scope of this series, and unnecessary knowledge for most. As for registers, I'll talk about each one in their own relevant module's videos.

[@hamzakourta4509]

@@Microesque okay, i understand and thank you for all your work your videos are the best

[@JacksonBockus]

It’d be great if you could provide links to the data sheets you’re using.

[@Microesque]

It's very easy to find datasheets aside from the lesser-known brands, so I didn't bother. Just type the name of your chip + "datasheet", and it should be the first link 👍

[@bakeronews1]

The font size is too small. It’s difficult to see what you’re explaining.

[@Alex-rv8gw]

you speak too fast bro

[@pradeepmenaria2364]

I am also watching video at 0.9x speed

[@tedbastwock3810]

@@pradeepmenaria2364 Ive watched most of this series so far at 2x speed