We’ll start with the PIC16F84A – a.k.a the beginner’s microcontroller. This MCU from Microchip has been around since 1998 and is the successor to the very first serially programmable PIC, the PIC16C84. The PIC16F84A is often the starting point for learning PIC microcontrollers because it only has 35 assembly language …

Most people have nightmares about PIC assembly language programming while some would say it’s a waste of time. I’ve experienced both so I agree. PICs can be programmed much easier using high-level languages like C and Basic. However, learning to code in assembly helps you learn more about the microcontroller’s …