This teaches you the basics of "bit-banging" and timing loops.
The "Evil Genius" series is known for its fun, slightly "wicked" application of technology. Notable experiments mentioned in various editions and related materials include:
: Experiments start with simple power-up sequences and scale to advanced robotics. This teaches you the basics of "bit-banging" and
: Interrupt Service Routines (ISR), Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM), Timer0/1/2 overflows, and external hardware interrupts.
Let’s be honest: The book was published in 2004. Here is the good and the bad. Translate the logic of the experiments into modern
Translate the logic of the experiments into modern XC8 C Compiler syntax within Microchip's current MPLAB X IDE . This makes your code cleaner, easier to debug, and highly portable to newer PIC chips. Upgrade the Hardware Programmer
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Intrigued by the title and the promise of 123 experiments, Max immediately purchased the book. As he received the PDF version, he couldn't wait to dive into the world of PIC microcontrollers.
The book provides the code, but take time to read the comments. Modify the code to see what happens.
The "Evil Genius" series, published by McGraw-Hill, is renowned for its hands-on, project-based approach. It skips the dry, purely theoretical approach of traditional textbooks and jumps directly into practical application.
Ditch the vintage schematic programmers. Invest in a cheap, official MPLAB PICkit 4 or an In-Circuit Debugger (ICD 4) . These connect via standard USB and support in-circuit debugging, allowing you to pause code mid-execution on your target chip. Swap Vintage Chips for Modern Equivalents