C programming - Where to start

[AlphA]

C Programming for Microcontrollers

This book has been mentioned a few times on here. I would really like to add microcontrollers to my skills arsenal. I have experience with programming at what I assume is a novice level (1st and 2nd generation of basic based languages and some scripting like PHP...). So, I really don’t know anything about C programming, but I’m not intimidated by the thought of diving in. I also have experience with basic electronics (both, analog and digital with your typical radio shack flavor of discrete components and ICs). Would such a book be a good place to start for a serious hobbyist, such as myself? Or, should I find some other form of "beginners C training" as a prelude to the book mentioned above? If the case is the latter, what do you guys recommend? I'm open to any good starting points.

Thanks in advance.

[siempre.aprendiendo]

I think "C Programming for Microcontrollers" is a fast and practical introduction to c and programming micros.

But if you a want a more structured and deeper introduction to the c programming language, this is pretty good and free

http://cprog.tomsweb.net/cintro.pdf

But there are a lot...

http://www.physics.drexel.edu/courses/C ... /C_basics/
http://www.howstuffworks.com/c.htm
http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html

and more

[AlphA]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I appreciate all of that info. I plan to dig into the cintro this weekend.

[limor]

instead of reading about the theory of C programming of microcontrolers,
why dont you buy one of our microcamp robots: http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info ... cts_id/346
and learn how to program in C while through operating a robot step by step.