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The compiler and linker settings should be correct after installation. For pickit2 setup http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/support ... f=68&t=787 would be a good starting point. You could also try searching the forum...

Flowcode will not do this translation for you as far as I know. You need to change the C code to call the correct routines yourself. As there is only one instance of the component allowed (MultipleAllowed=0) the name is always the same (Prefix the existing calls with FCD_Custom0_ and the code compil...

Why don't you use timer1 in async mode to wake from sleep? (See page 49 of the data sheet for more information.

Watchdog does not seem the appropriate mechanism for your application.

Custom components can not be simulated. The same applies to C-code blocks. These only work on hardware (or an external simulator like real Pic Simulator

The EB 060 is the RC5 e-block. Have you checked its data sheet? There is a circuit diagram on page 6.

Merry Christmas everyone.

In the components directory there should be a file 'install.bat'. Could you try running it (with administrator privileges) in that directory?

Hi Enamul, Interesting project. Over here (Netherlands) so called 'smart meters' (utility company with integrated GPRS unit) were scheduled to become mandatory for every household. Privacy concerns from consumer organizations and the public has delayed this. (Big Brother would know exactly when you ...

Are you using external power?

See http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/mmforum ... 253#p20253

Is this because the ECIO has a program (bootloader?) that has to boot first and with the PIC I want to use,a PIC18F13K50 I shouldn't face this issue? The bootloader could very well be your problem. If the ECIO is powered by USB the bootloader will start first and try to connect to the USB bus to en...

I understand that to make it compatible it needs variation but on the chip for example Pin 15 is shown as RC4 on the Microchip datasheet but on Flowcode it is shown as RC0 and it's just confusing me somewhat! What you are seeing is not the chip. It is the module. So pin 15 on the module is RC0. You...

brandonb wrote:hopefully i put this in a place where other members can easily find it if they need to

May-be this could be moved/copied to the tips & tricks section??

I was trying this by setting the TRISB = 0xFF and 0x00 in a C code block but when I ran the simulation I could not see the state ? TRIS sets (parts of) the port to input or output, that in itself is not visible in simulation. And as stated (by Jonny as well) Flowcode takes care of setting the port....

Jac do you know how I can then make Flowcode respond by making the Port B ports as Logic Low for Button action and then when it is time to send out the display change the bits to Logic High for sending out the display. If you use an INPUT (I) icon to read Flowcode will switch the port to Input. Whe...

John,

You are aware flowcode will not simulate C code? C code will only work on hardware (or simulators reading HEX files like Real PIC simulator)

Regards,

Jac

JohnCrow wrote: It now comes with 512k memory as well for the same price.

Hi John,

Don't you mean 512 mega bytes of ram?

Regards,

Jac

Enamul,

Would it not be a better idea to just create a flow chart and use "Modify component code" to change the C code for the start macro? That obsoletes the need to make a backup of the file as the change is for that flow chart only...

Best regards,

Jac

To create an array (A single variable name that can be assigned with multiple values) Just create variable as normal and at the end of the variable place amount of multiple variables required within squared brackets. E.g you want to assign a variable called random_Num with 49 different numbers then...

Making your program available so we can test might help...

Hardware: you are trying to use the chip out of specifications. If you check the data sheet for the 16f877, page 174 parameter A20 states: Reference voltage (Vref+ - Vref-) should be at least 2 volts. So using a reference voltage below 2 volt is out of spec for this chip. Software: you could start b...

1) The MAX7219 is an LED driver, not an LCD driver. 2) Could you sign up for the Flowcode 5 forum and post over there? To drive the MAX7219: First you need to connect the appropriate PINs for SPI and a generic I/O pin for LOAD. Each MAX7219 needs a different I/O pin for LOAD to enable addressing the...

You need to connect a pull-up to pin 4 (MCLR). In your current setup the PIC stays in reset. (An other option is to configure pin 4 to be input by setting 'RA5/MCLR Pin Function Select' to RA5 in the chip properties)

Sorry, you need dpins_amd64.exe for 64 bit systems. (For Intel CPUs as well)

ia64 is for Itanium. x86 should be the correct one.

Wolfgang,

If the chips would not be supported you would not be able to select them (imho). However, there might be issues with the chips that need resolving.

It is not clear to me what you want to tell us with the screen shot. Perhaps you could clarify?

Best regards,

Jac