Using The Timers In A PIC [C++ + SDCC]

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ajm113

Joined Feb 19, 2011
174
I was wondering if I could use the timers in a PIC18F4550 to save some space and use them as to count how long a event has been active in C using SDCC. I'm new using this compiler and library's. =/

e.g: I'm writing a fire alarm panel program that has all the bells and whistles a commercial one you would see. What I'm trying to accomplish is a cut off delay. When the alarm has been active for more then 20 minutes, I want the audible signal devices to shut off. (This feature is in many of them, it stops a false alarm from sounding encase no one is home)

I was hopping for someone to write a simple example of using the timer in a PIC in C to help me get a better idea how to write this. I seem to have everything down such as reading ADC, setting pins outputs and inputs, but I've never played with timers.

Thank you, Ajm.
 
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stahta01

Joined Jun 9, 2011
133
Is there any reason that you believe the SDCC compiles C++ code?
If yes, what is the reason you think a C only Compiler compiles C++ code?

Note: If it was caused by "SDCPP" it is the C preprocessor not C++ Compiler.

Tim S.
 

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ajm113

Joined Feb 19, 2011
174
Oops sorry I'm so used to writing C++ 90% of the time. I called C by C++ by mistake. Just a error in referencing is all.

Anyways on topic...
 
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