Free Unlimited C compiler for PIC10/12/16 from Hi-Tech

[Byron Jeff]

On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 08:59:43AM -0400, Xiaofan Chen wrote:
> http://microchip.htsoft.com/products/compilers/piccpro-modes.php
>
> The very good PICC compiler from Hi-Tech now has a Lite mode
> with no code size limitation. The optimization limit may make
> this useless for commercial use but it might be a good choice
> for hobbyists and small volume commercial use.

Thanks for that Xiaofan. I did a quick download and test of the Linux
version. No instant joy (some errors), but a promising start.

Thanks again for the pointer,

BAJ
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[Xiaofan Chen]

http://microchip.htsoft.com/products/compilers/piccpro-modes.php

The very good PICC compiler from Hi-Tech now has a Lite mode
with no code size limitation. The optimization limit may make
this useless for commercial use but it might be a good choice
for hobbyists and small volume commercial use.

Xiaofan
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[Matt Luckman-2]

Byron Jeff wrote:
> Thanks for that Xiaofan. I did a quick download and test of the Linux
> version.
Based on our web server stats. it appears a *lot* of people are
downloading it.
> No instant joy (some errors), but a promising start.
>  
If you continue to have problems, feel free to contact
support@... and someone will be happy to help.


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[Tamas Rudnai]

> Based on our web server stats. it appears a *lot* of people are
> downloading it.

Candies for free :-) It was a good idea I think - and according to your
stats it thought by others too :-)

Anyway, is there any study about code size and speed impact of the different
code optimalization vs. lite edition? Like if you would have a set of
testing algorithms, mathematical ones, and couple of typical examples of
firmwares compiled with different optimalizations and without using the
free.

Thanks
Tamas



On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 11:33 PM, Matt Luckman <lucky@...> wrote:

> Byron Jeff wrote:
> > Thanks for that Xiaofan. I did a quick download and test of the Linux
> > version.
> Based on our web server stats. it appears a *lot* of people are
> downloading it.
> > No instant joy (some errors), but a promising start.
> >
> If you continue to have problems, feel free to contact
> support@... and someone will be happy to help.
>
>
> cheers,
>
> --
> Matt Luckman
> Chief Technical Officer
> HI-TECH Software Pty Ltd
> www.htsoft.com
>
>
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[Xiaofan Chen]

On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 6:43 PM, Byron Jeff <byronjeff@...> wrote:

> On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 08:59:43AM -0400, Xiaofan Chen wrote:
>> http://microchip.htsoft.com/products/compilers/piccpro-modes.php
>>
>> The very good PICC compiler from Hi-Tech now has a Lite mode
>> with no code size limitation. The optimization limit may make
>> this useless for commercial use but it might be a good choice
>> for hobbyists and small volume commercial use.
>
> Thanks for that Xiaofan. I did a quick download and test of the Linux
> version. No instant joy (some errors), but a promising start.

I have no problem installed it under Ubuntu 8.04 but I have yet
to try it.

Xiaofan
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[Matt Luckman-2]

Tamas Rudnai wrote:
> Anyway, is there any study about code size and speed impact of the different
> code optimalization vs. lite edition?
You can expect that when all optimizations are turned on (PRO mode), it
will produce code that is half the size of Lite mode. There was a
comparison of PRO mode with other compilers and mentioned in a press
release which was picked up by numerous news sites:
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS118283+15-Apr-2008+MW20080415

> Like if you would have a set of
> testing algorithms, mathematical ones, and couple of typical examples of
> firmwares compiled with different optimalizations and without using the
> free.
>
>  

The compiler has been put through an extensive beta trial and it's been
tested it on as many sample programs as we could get. We think that Lite
mode is a worthwhile solution for those looking for a low-cost solution,
and we're happy to hear any feedback you may have. What we don't want is
a free compiler that is so crippled that nobody uses it.


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