I don't know what compiler First will give us or what version of MPLAB IDE, but these are available from the Microchip website:
MPLAB IDE (free download) ver 6.31
http://www.microchip.com/1010/pline/...dex.htm#mplab1
A 60-day demo version of the Microchip C18 compiler (MPLAB C18 ver 2.20) can be downloaded here:
http://www.microchip.com/1010/pline/...0167/index.htm
C18 Compiler User guide:
http://www.microchip.com/download/to...b18/51288b.pdf
C18 Compiler "Getting Started" guide:
http://www.microchip.com/download/to...b18/51295b.pdf
Later,
Merle
571 Team Paragon
Windsor, CT
father of 4 future FIRSTers
