So I've generally learned how to use an Atmel Attiny13a, but now I have found that I need to switch to a Microchip PIC 8 bit microcontroller such as the PIC10 series.
Can anyone give me some good online resources or names of books that teach microchip 8 bit microcontrollers? I know there are some advanced 16bit microchip resources available, but I can't find anything on any of the 8 bit series. I have no idea where to start.
And the switch to microchip is due to cost and programming cost as well… It is a very low power simple product with only 3 I/O pins needed.
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I agree with Olin that there is no substitute for reading the datasheet, but for someone new to micros in general, specific examples are also very useful. The problem (as hinted at by Olin) is many App notes can assume knowledge of x and y and can be badly written or promote bad practices, so it's usually best to treat them as a starting point rather than the final word on the particular subject.
There are a few good books around for PICs, so have a look around and maybe pick up a couple with good recommendations (I can only think a few by Lucio di Jasio but he mainly writes about the 16 and 32 bit PICs)
Website wise, I think the Gooligum tutorials may be just what you are looking for. I have heard it well spoken of and recommended many times on the PIClist (the author is also a member there)
I have not looked in detail, but it appears there is plenty there on the 8-bit baseline and midrange devices, presented in small tutorials on covering various things like: