Mplab X IDE is the latest avatar of MPLAB IDE which is much more advance from the older versions. The tutorial here shows some of the key features and advantage of Mplab X with XC8 Compiler and a sample code for blinking a led on a PIC18F4550 microcontroller. The tutorial here also shows a comparison between the output files (.hex) in between the new and old versions of MPLAB IDE.

In this tutorial we will learn, how to use the ADC module of a PIC Microcontroller using MPLAB XC8 compiler. For demonstration we will use the commonly available PIC 16F877A microcontroller.. Every physical quantity found in nature like temperature, humidity, pressure, force is analog. Tutorials here are just a warm up for users to get used to PIC. Regarding LCD, you got to read the datasheet and try it. If you search you can find library for the controller hd44780. I think XLCD.h in xc8/c18 is for hd44780. I'm using MPLAB X and compiler C18, hmm I hope u can help me pls MPLAB® IDE Quick Start Guide DS51281D-page 2 2004 Microchip Technology Inc. 1.1.3 Components of a Microcontroller The PICmicro MCU has program memory for t he firmware, or coded instructions, to run a program. It also has "file register" memory for storage of variables that the program will need for computation or temporary storage. Could you explain a bit about what ISIS is and how it is reached in MPLAB X GUI? The term ISIS does not appear in the MPLAB X IDE Manual-- I currently don't have the HW connected to the PC, therefore I only simulate the code. Therefore I'm not sure how the virtual COM port that the apps you suggested offers would help me. MPLAB Xpress IDE shall mean the online integrated development environment (hereinafter "MPLAB Xpress") operated by or on behalf of Microchip Technology Incorporated (hereinafter "Microchip") for your use, whether as a guest or a registered user. The MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) is a user friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) plug-in tool for MPLAB® X IDE whi