Introduction

Proton Development Suite combines the Proton Plus Compiler with a brand new IDE and Virtual Simulation Environment, creating a PICmicro BASIC development environment suitable for both hobbyists and professionals.

Suitable for all levels of user, from outright beginner to seasoned professionals writing commercial applications, the Proton Development Suite will allow you to develop your code in a brand new IDE, then compile your BASIC program and view the resulting assembly language commented with your own code!

It's simple:

1. Write your BASIC code in the Proton IDE
2. Compile your code with the click of a button
3. Then test your code with the Virtual Simulator, or upload the code to your PICmicro

What's Included?

• Proton IDE

  Developed by Mecanique, the new IDE makes development using Proton even faster and more intuitive than ever before. Producing efficient code from a high-level language has never been easier.
  
  
• Proton Plus Compiler

Version 3.1 of the Proton Plus compiler has been enhanced to support even more PICmicros® and includes many new features and commands.

• ISIS Virtual Simulation

  Simulate your code in real –time with the integrated ISIS Simulation software from Labcenter, featuring Virtual Proton Development Boards. Includes step by step code execution for source-level debugging.

What you get

• 400 page user guide in PDF format (download the full user guide in PDF format)
• Proton Development Suite CD-ROM (containing the IDE, Compiler and Simulator)
• USB License Key
• Free support via the Forum (including knowledgeable peers and Proton BASIC veterans)
• Optional 400 page user guide, in lay flat A5 ring Binder.

What you need

The Proton Development Suite is designed to operate on a PC platform running Microsoft Windows XP. We do not support other operating systems such as Linux or Mac OS at present. To use Proton Development Suite you will need a PC with at least the following specification:

Processor: 233 MHz (500 MHz or higher recommended)
RAM: 64MB RAM (128MB or higher recommended)
Disk Space: 100MB Free
USB: 1 free USB port (for hardware key)
Operating System: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

Please note: Windows Vista and Windows XP 64-bit are not supported.

Licensing reworked

You asked us, and we listened. We've eliminated the hassle of registration and activation codes by replacing them with a USB hardware license key. The next time your hard drive crashes or you upgrade your PC, you won't have to ferret around looking for your invoice number to authenticate with us — just reinstall the Development Suite, plug in the USB Key and go!

Update Policy

It is our policy to offer free updates to the Proton Development Suite. This includes bug fixes, new commands and enhancements etc. via the built-in Auto Update facility. So long as you have access to the internet the Development Suite can auto-update and keep you synchronised with the latest version.

Because we offer free updates, the cost of ownership is limited to the original purchase price. There are no hidden charges, unlike some competitive products that may charge a license fee for the compiled code, charge for bug fixes and updates, or charge an annual support fee.