Hi, I just completed a course on 8085 microprocessor.
Now i want to start learning 8051. Is the background of 8085 enough for 8051 or do i need to learn more before starting 8051? Also which is the best book to start with ? what tools/software/hardwares do i need ? and where do i start
from? Please guide me...
If u want to compile programs for the microprocessor only ie which runs under 8085 and 8051 use c .But if u want to compile programs which runs under windows and microprocessors use watcom c compiler it has ide compiles and program's with same compiler its is free.
camve,
thanks for your good answer. i will now look at c and watcom.
As explained, Watcom will be of no use for the 8051!
carve,
i see watcom and i like llook.you know is there a 8051 class for the watcom?
doe it work with
You cannot use the Watcom C compiler to produce output that runs on a '51.
You can write a 8051.c file or library for watcom.
I think you can search on m*crosoft and find example code.
The Watcom Manuals are here: www.openwatcom.com/.../Manuals
The Getting Started guide is here: www.openwatcom.org/.../c_readme.pdf
It says:
"Watcom C/C++ is a professional, optimizing, multi-platform C and C++ compiler with a comprehensive suite of development tools for developing and debugging both 16-bit and 32-bit applications for DOS, extended DOS, Novell NLMs, 16-bit OS/2, 32-bit OS/2, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98/Me, Win32s, and Windows NT/2000/XP (Win32)."
So the answer to your question is, as previously stated: No, it does not support the 8051!
The Getting Started guide also says:
"You should read the entire contents of this booklet, as it contains information on new programs and modifications that have been made since the previous release."
"You can write a 8051.c file or library for watcom."
You can write it, but it will not run on an 8051!
The Watcom compiler is not a Keil product - so this is not the place to discuss it!
Of course, being open-Source, it is supported by "The Community" - here:
www.openwatcom.com/.../Resources
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