The following links provide useful background information for this microcontroller and using this controller board.
Data Sheets
PIC18F458 Data Sheet: Microchip - PIC18F458 Data Sheet
PIC18F458 Technical Library (Includes FAQ, Assembly Code Examples and more): Microchip PIC18F458 - Technical Library
MAX232 Data Sheets: Maxim Web Site
Books
PIC: Customizing and Programming PIC Micros
Robotics: PIC Robotics
Projects: PIC Microcontroller Projects
Projects: 123 PIC Experiments for the Evil Genius
Beginner: Easy Microcontrol'n
Compilers and Programming Tools
Assembly: Microchip MPLAB IDE Assembly Language Programming Tool
C: Hi-Tech PIC C Compiler
Useful Websites
Microchip: To Microchip website
Circuit Cellar Magazine: To Circuit Cellar Website
User Tips
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