Reddit reviews PIC Projects and Applications using C: A Project-based Approach
We found 1 Reddit comments about PIC Projects and Applications using C: A Project-based Approach. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Buy a PICKit3 for around $20, that will allow you to program most of your PIC projects in the future. MPLab is free and a great IDE. You'll use C or even assembly (but most likely you'll stick to C) to code for your microcontroller of choice. Without the board, a microcontroller will need a regulated 3.3 or 5V source, and possibly an oscillator or crystal for a clock source, however more and more PICs have stable internal clocks which you'll likely end up using. Choosing a PIC for your application can be daunting with so many choices available, but once you get a lose grasp of their peripherals and features, it becomes much easier. I'd recommend picking up a good book that walks you through some projects. This one is a little old but still great and applicable. There are also many websites filled with pic projects.
It does sound like you lack a basic understanding of electronics. Before you jump into microcontrollers (or while you learn) you may want to also pick up a book on electronics. Practical Electronics for Inventors is a great follow along with projects and easy to follow material.