These initial experiments are not programming exercises per se but rather guided introductions to the development tools, the PIC platform, and good design habits. Readers learn to install MPLAB (Microchip's Integrated Development Environment), connect the PICKit 1, and verify that their setup is functional.
Many readers praise the book’s effectiveness. One review on Thriftbooks by a user who completed the first 50 experiments calls it a "dandy book," noting that the projects worked exactly as advertised and that the author's method provides a "thorough education". Another reviewer found it "perfect so far" for learning C programming and was impressed by the depth of coverage of both C and assembly, though noting it didn't quite fit the "Evil Genius" label they expected. These initial experiments are not programming exercises per
Be extremely cautious of any site claiming to offer a direct, downloadable "123 PIC Microcontroller Experiments for the Evil Genius PDF" as this is likely an unauthorized copy that violates copyright law. One review on Thriftbooks by a user who