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[[Microchip PIC References]]:  Books and other online references for learning how to use/program Microchip PIC Microprocessors.
[[Microchip PIC References]]:  Books and other online references for learning how to use/program Microchip PIC Microprocessors.
[[Image:How_to_program_a_PIC.pdf]]: How to program a PIC

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This is a collection of general information. If you have a tip about hanging icicle lights so they hang straight or know a trick to keep viewers from walking around the display area let us know and post it here.

Qwiki Tips: Tips to help make your display brighter and better!

7 Steps to Selecting a Controller

Sequencing Tips

How Dimming Works

Pinouts: Standard Cable and port pinouts

Cables and Connectors: Coop connectors and pinouts

Curious Inventor's Soldering Basics Video tutorial that contains useful guidance on soldering, soldering tip hygene and technique.

Curious Inventor's SMT Soldering Tutorial Video tutorial that contains guidance on SMT soldering techniques.

SparkFun SMT soldering tutorial PDF tutorial show techniques and methods for SMT soldering.

Microchip PIC References: Books and other online references for learning how to use/program Microchip PIC Microprocessors.