Which Pic C compiler do you like?

[jim_17]

I use ccs, I think is the best one, because most people use it, and there are many information on the net.

[mrwinch]

I love mikroC for pic and dspic: in my opinion it's a perfect and fast delivery solution, in particular with mikroe development board

[mobeb]

I am using ccs C compiler, becase of very simple and effective. Also code optimization is better than other compilers

[startt]

Hitech PIC C,I like it

[leo777]

I'm using CCS PicC compiler

[petarp]

I like CCS compiler, it's very easy to use.

[wATAw]

I use ccs, because is easy. But i think you dont learn much with it....

[pak]

Hi friends,
     I used Hi Tech, CCS and PICBasic compilers in my hobby projects. I find that all compilers have adv and disadv. In Basic compilers, you have to use their pre-defined codes, such as LCDIN, HSERIN and you have to familiar with codes before using them.
     In C compiler, you can change their pre-defined code such as lcd.c.
     If you use CCS, it is easier to understand and use. It has great built-in functions like delayms, printf, especially delay function is always use in any microcontroller source code. CCS made delay function accurated over any crystal frequency. Unfortunately, Hi Tech does not have very good delay function. CCS made a lot of build-in function to attract customers like students and hobbists.
      In my opinion, try not to use built-in fucntions of CCS unless you tested the function and understand very well. You can check the function with asm file that is generated by CCS compiler.

Hope it will help,

pak

[nvicchi]

I use C18 for 18F, CCS for 16F (simply because C18 cant be used for those uC).
I recommend you not to use the built-in functions from any compiler. They usually are very generic (thus, making bigger ans slower code), and compromise portability.
For ex, if you need to set up a timer, dont use a "set_up_timer" function, just set it up!!!
Also, to keep compatibility to it's top, use headers with definition for each compiler.
For ex, in C18 you use PORTBbit.RB0 to access RB0, and in CCS you use #byte PORTB = 0x006 and #bit PORTB0 = PORTB.0
If you keep 2 headers, one for each compiler, where you define (for C18) #define RB0 PORTBbits.RB0 and (for CCS) #byte PORTB = 0x006, #bit PORTB0 = PORTB.0, #define RB0 PORTB.0, and use through all the code "RB0", all you have to do to move from one compiler to another is to change the header you use.

Regards,
Beto

[ninjammx]

Hi, I'am use CCS for 16FXXX. It quite simple.
anyone, Can share about HT-PICC ?
What is it strong point?

[mcnscott]

I learned with CCS doing a project from rentron talking time and temp clock.  However, for ease of use I've found C18 the easiest to experiment with.  I'm just starting with C30 though, Hi-Tech claims to be fully ANSI compliant, so I may drift over there.

[mikepic]

Althoug is true that it has excessive version rotation, I prefer the CCS because the amount of information in the internet and the ease of use.
The best of this compiler is the great driver library included for I.C.'s like PIC's, EEPROMS, sensors and so on

[lead_inovation]

i'm using C30,C32. because:
      1)it's full library for peripheral dspic and Pic32.
      2) it's ANSI C.
      3) it's (free with student edition). and free IDE (MPLAB IDE)

[cooperharris]

I think  that one of  the  best ones   is ccs,because  is very complete, and there  is  a lot of information in the web in case  you get lost

[m3ni4k]

Microchip PIC C compiler.. it is very useful

[mirkatmir]

I'm just starting with PIC now, and I use a MikroC compiler. It is good for me.

[Angor]

I'm using CCS C and MPLAB IDE with ICD2

[cjq_sh]

I am using HI-TECH compilers

[cooperharris]

I am   using   ccs compiler and  is  pretty cool!

[eemkutay]

Hi-tech is the best.

[Kloswiski]

I prefer CCS c compiler. it's simpler and has good rich source of library of functions. try it.

[engaddar]

picc compiler is the one.

[ferbusi]

the ccs have the best libraries, but c18 is of microchip and this is important

[fire_rayo]

CCS C

[nullos]

i want to test Hitech but i see it's harder than CCS