PICBasic PRO Compiler

The PICBasic Pro Compiler by microEngineering Labs can create programs for any of Microchip's PICmicro® microcontrollers and works with most PICmicro® programmers, including the EPIC Plus and Serial Programmer. Alternatively, you can use Boot Loader software to download your code directly to a development board without the need of a programmer, using the serial port on your computer.

You can now download PICBasic PRO and experience for yourself why this compiler is the definitive choice for flexibility, performance and power.

A rich instruction set, combined with complete PIC MCU support, makes the PICBasic PRO compiler the definitive choice for flexibility, performance and power.

  • Includes MicroCode Studio Plus IDE
  • Printed manual and sample programs
  • True compiler provides faster program execution
  • Interrupts in BASIC and assembler
  • Direct access to all of the PICmicro® MCU pins or registers
  • I2C instructions to access more external devices
  • In-line assembler and Call support

PICBasic PRO with Microcode Studio Plus

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Please note that we bundle MicroCode Studio PLUS with this compiler, which would normally cost an extra £29.95!

Compiler Overview

The PICBasic Pro Compiler itself gives you direct access to all of the PICmicro® MCU registers - Input/Output (IO) ports, Analogue/Digital (AD) converters, hardware serial ports, etc. - easily and all in BASIC. It automatically takes care of the page boundaries and RAM banks. It even includes built-in commands to control intelligent LCD modules.

The PICBasic Pro Compiler instruction set is upward compatible with the BASIC Stamp II. Programs can be compiled and programmed directly into a PICmicro® MCU, eliminating the need for a BASIC Stamp module. These programs execute much faster and may be longer than their Stamp equivalents. They may also be protected so no one can copy your code.

The PICBasic Pro Compiler can also be used inside Microchip's MPLAB IDE. This allows programs to be edited and simulated within Windows. More information about MPLAB support can be found here.

Development Environment

The PICBasic Pro compiler can operate as a command line DOS application or from within Microsoft Windows. Mecanique supply PICBasic Pro with MicroCode Studio Plus, a powerful, visual Integrated Development Environment (IDE) which include an In Circuit Debugger (ICD), that has been specifically designed for PICBasic PRO.

The development environment also includes a MicroCode Loader. The loader software enables you to program your microcontroller over a serial connection without the need of a hardware programmer.

The MicroCode Studio Plus ICD can really help accelerate program development. It's also a lot of fun and a great tool for learning more about programming PIC microcontrollers.

Feature Summary

  • Includes MicroCode Studio Plus IDE with In Circuit Debugger (ICD) and bootloader software
  • True compiler provides faster program execution and longer programs than BASIC interpreters
  • Direct and library routine access to any pin or register
  • Automatic page boundary handling past 2K
  • Bit, byte and word arrays
  • Real IF..THEN..ELSE..ENDIF
  • Hierarchical expression handling
  • Interrupts in BASIC and assembler
  • BASIC Stamp I and II library
  • Built-in LCD support
  • I2C instructions to access more external devices including serial EEPROMs
  • In-line assembler and Call support
  • MPLAB / MPASM / ICE compatibility
  • Use in DOS or Windows
  • Supports all Microchip PICmicro microcontrollers
  • Compatible with most PICmicro MCU programmers, including the EPIC Plus and Serial Programmer

Also available in a starter deal.