The PicBasic Pro Compiler is the easiest way for you to program the fast and powerful Microchip Technology PICmicro microcontrollers. PicBasic Pro converts your BASIC programs into files that can be programmed directly into a PICmicro MCU. The PicBasic Pro Compiler features: BASIC Stamp II commands, direct and library routine access to pins on PORTA, C, D, E, as well as PORTB, arrays, real IF..THEN..ELSE and interrupt processing in BASIC. The PicBasic Pro Compiler gives you direct access to all of the PICmicro MCU registers - I/O ports, A/D converters, hardware serial ports, etc. - easily and in BASIC. It automatically takes care of the page boundaries and RAM banks. It even includes built-in commands to control intelligent LCD modules. Floating-Point calculations are possible with downloaded routines.

The PicBasic Pro Compiler instruction set is upward compatible with the BASIC Stamp II and Pro uses BS2 syntax. Programs can be compiled and programmed directly into a PICmicro MCU, eliminating the need for a BASIC Stamp module. These programs execute much faster and may be longer than their Stamp equivalents. They may also be protected so no one can copy your code.

The PicBasic Pro Compiler can create programs for any of Microchip's PICmicro microcontrollers and works with most PICmicro MCU programmers, including the melabs Serial Programmer. A printed manual and sample programs are included to get you started.

The PicBasic Pro Compiler is also available bundled with the EPIC Plus Programmer.

The PicBasic Pro Compiler can also be used inside Microchip's MPLAB IDE. This allows programs to be edited and simulated within Windows. More information is available the MPLAB installation help page.

PicBasic Pro Compiler now has limited support for the 12-bit core microcontrollers and BASIC source-level debugging. If you are a current PicBasic Pro owner and would like the latest version, please see the upgrade page for upgrade information.

• True compiler provides faster program execution and longer programs than BASIC interpreters
• Direct and library routine access to any pin or register
• Automatic page boundary handling past 2K
• Bit, byte and word arrays
• Real If..Then..Else..Endif
• Hierarchal expression handling
• Interrupts in BASIC and assembler
• BASIC Stamp I and II library
• Built-in LCD support
• Oscillator support from 3.58MHz to 40MHz
• I2C instructions to access more external devices including serial EEPROMs
• In-line assembler and Call support
• MPLAB / MPASM / ICE compatibility
• Use in DOS or Windows
• Supports all Microchip PICmicro microcontrollers
• Compatible with most PICmicro MCU programmers

If you want maximum compatibility with the BASIC Stamp I, or you would like to save a little money, or you just don't need all the extra features in PicBasic Pro, please take a look at the PicBasic Compiler.

Download PICBasic Pro Manual (.PDF file 1132K)
Download Trail Version PICBasic Pro Compiler (3152K)

(Limited to 31 lines of source code.) Download and run the install file. This will install the PBP demo and the Windows interface, MicroCode Studio. To get started programming, launch MicroCode Studio from your start menu.

PicBasic Pro Compiler now supports ALL Microchip PICmicro MCUs!

10F202, 10F206: Limited support.

12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12CE518, 12CE519: Limited support.

12C671, 12C672, 12CE673, 12CE674, 12F629, 12F675, 12F683: Supported.

14000: Supported.

16C432, 16C433: Supported.

16C505, 16C54(AC), 16C55(A), 16C56(A), 16C57(C), 16C58(B), 16HV540: Limited support.

16C554, 16C557, 16C558, 16C61, 16C62(AB), 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A), 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C642, 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C662, 16C67, 16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C712, 16C715, 16C716, 16C717, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C745, 16C76, 16C765, 16C77, 16C770, 16C771, 16C773, 16C774, 16C781, 16C782, 16C84, 16C923, 16C924, 16C925, 16C926, 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16F54, 16F57, 16F627(A), 16F628(A), 16F630, 16F648A, 16F676, 16F684, 16F688, 16F716, 16F72, 16F73, 16F737, 16F74, 16F747, 16F76, 16F767, 16F77, 16F777, 16F818, 16F819, 16F83, 16F84(A), 16F87, 16F870, 16F871, 16F872, 16F873(A), 16F874(A), 16F876(A), 16F877(A), 16F88: Supported.

17C42A, 17C43, 17C44, 17C752, 17C756(A), 17C762, 17C766: Supported.

18C242, 18C442, 18C252, 18C452, 18C601, 18C658, 18C801, 18C858, 18F1220, 18F1320, 18F2220, 18F2320, 18F2331, 18F2431, 18F2439, 18F242, 18F2439, 18F248, 18F252, 18F2515, 18F2525, 18F2539, 18F258, 18F2585, 18F2610, 18F2620, 18F2680, 18F4220, 18F4320, 18F4331, 18F442, 18F4431,18F4439, 18F448, 18F4515, 18F452, 18F4525, 18F4539, 18F458, 18F4585, 18F4610, 18F4620, 18F4680, 18F6410, 18F6490, 18F6520, 18F6525, 18F6585, 18F6620, 18F6621, 18F6680, 18F6720, 18F8520, 18F8525, 18F8585, 18F8620, 18F8621, 18F8680, 18F8720: Supported.

PicStic1, PicStic2, PicStic3, PicStic4, PicStic1 2k, PicStic2 2k, PicStic3 2k, PicStic4 2k, PicStic5: Supported.

rfPIC12C509AF, rfPIC12C509AG, rfPIC12F675F, rfPIC12F675H, rfPIC12F675K: Supported (select 12C509A or 12F675)