This version (v5.008) is from the CCS PCH C Compiler suite, part of the PCWHD IDE. It's known for being stable but missing some later v5.x features like native USB-HID stack improvements.
For an engineer evaluating this compiler version, the following features stand out: PIC C Compiler -CCS PCWHD v5.008-
Every CCS C project needs:
// PIC16F887 Digital Thermometer // Compiler: CCS PCWHD v5.008 // Hardware: LM35 -> AN0, LCD on PORTB, 20MHz Crystal This version (v5
Right-click the installer → "Run as Administrator" to ensure driver registration. LCD on PORTB
#use rs232(baud=9600, xmit=PIN_C6, rcv=PIN_C7, bits=8, parity=N, stream=DEBUG) fprintf(DEBUG, "Hello\r\n"); char c = fgetc(DEBUG); putc(65); // Send 'A'
#include <16F887.h> #device ADC=10 // 10-bit ADC resolution #use delay(internal=20MHz) // Assume external 20MHz crystal #use rs232(baud=9600, UART1) // For debugging via serial