8051 FAQ section 3 3) SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON THE 8051 3.1) FTP sites The following is a list of the various anonymous ftp sites that have 8051 source code and programming languages. There are many others that are not listed here that contains bits and pieces. Usually you can find them using Archie and searching for "8051", "AS31", "ASM51", "MCS-51", "MCS51", and stuff like that. ftp.pppl.gov (formerly lyman.pppl.gov) - this is a great source of 8051 stuff /pub/8051 /pub/incoming - check this out for new untested/unsorted items ftp.funet.fi (nic.funet.fi) - this is a great one, too /pub/compilers/8051 /pub/microprocs/MCS-51 other subdirectories in /pub/microprocs include: 1802, 6805, 6811, 8048, 8096 and many other microprocessors ftp.intel.com - this ftp site is pretty good now! /pub/mcs51 /pub/mcs51/tools - contains various development tools ftp.mcc.ac.uk - this is a new 8051 ftp site info@circellar.com - Email (not ftp) - send Email to get information file on services available - all Circuit Cellar INK and BYTE related files available S. Joel Katz's web page - address is http://www.panix.com/stimpson/micro.html - information about 8051 and related microcontrollers - not much information yet, but it is increasing rapidly ftp.luth.se /pub/languages/assembler asterix.inescn.pt - FORTH archive /pub/forth/8051 hpcsos.col.hp.com - FORTH hpcsos.col.hp.com - ? /mirrors/.hpib0/forth/8051 /misc/ns32k/beowulf/a-8051 /mirrors/.hpib0/forth/eForth 130.123.96.9 giovanni/51forth.zip ftp.kulnet.kuleuven.ac.be /pub/MCS-51/keil-demo ai.uga.edu /pub/hardware - stuff on the Philips 87C750/1/2 microcontrollers - assembler, an update for the software in the DS-750 kit, notebook of some early experiences and code - responses welcome, Michael A. Covington (mcovingt@ai.uga.edu) csd4.csd.uwm.edu - no longer supports 8051, don't even try awaiting final corporate approval... Philips Semiconductor ftp site 3.2) BBSs The following BBSs have 8051 information: AM Research - (916)652-7117 Blue Earth Research - support for their line of microcontroller boards - (507)387-4007 Circuit Cellar, Inc. - contains code from their magazine articles and from the original Circuit Cellar articles in Byte magazine, also contains many other interesting items - GOOD STUFF HERE! - The BBS is mentioned in the masthead of each issue (on the table of contents page). Excerpts from the BBS appear in Ken Davidson's ConnecTime column in every issue with a description of how to access the system at the end of every column. - (203)871-1988 - Voice: (203)875-2751 - Fax: (203)872-2204 Crossware Products - +44 763 261716 Dallas Semiconductor - Support for their line of innovative products Dunfield Development Systems - support for their Micro-C compiler and development tools - includes a lot of nice goodies - CHECK THIS OUT! - (613) 256-6289 Electronics Now - contains code from their magazine articles - (516)293-2283 - 1200/2400, 8N1 Intel American Marketing Applications Support Bulletin Board System - 16 lines, hi-speed modems (14.4K) - Lots of useful info and files (including design examples)! - Full ANSI-BBS with color is recommended, but support for just about all terminal types is provided - (916)356-3600 (24 hours) Auto config: 1200 thru 14.4K Baud 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop Iota Systems, Inc. - Support for their line of hardware and software products - 15 application notes which show how to hook up such things as clocks, A/D, D/A, and special chips to the 8051 - (702)831-4732 Micro Computer Control Corporation - (609)466-4117 Philips Semiconductor (parent company of Signetics) - support for: standard logic, programmable logic, in-car electronics (now open), 8 and 16 bit microcontrollers, I2C software, third party software, discrete semiconductors, cross assemblers (general), RF (planned) - PHIBBS is located in the Netherlands: +31-40-721102 - maximum 21600 baud / V42bis / HST/Vterbo - 24 hours a day available - Help desk: +31-40-722749 (9.00 AM - 16.00 PM CET) PseudoCorp - support for their line of simulators and assemblers - (804)873-4838 Realtime Control & Forth Board (RCFB) - Forth and assembly for the 8051 - 300 through 14.4 baud - (303)278-0364 (24 hours) Signetics (Philips Semiconductors) - support for their 8051 variants - contains many good source code items - partially mirrored on ftp.pppl.gov and nic.funet.fi - (800)451-6644 or (408)991-2406 Systronix Inc. - support for their line of development tools - (801)487-2778 3.3) Help available! This is a new feature in the FAQ. Listed here are individuals who have expressed interest in helping others with hardware and software problems for 8051 systems. Richard H. Barnett (from Purdue University and author of one of the books listed in this FAQ) got this started by suggesting I list his name. Daniel Drennan (of Inquisitor Magazine) also graciously agreed to have his name listed here. Does any one else out there think that they can help? Just let me know what your areas of specialization are and I'll add your name to the list. Thanks! Dick Barnett Specializes in 8051 (core processors), 80C552, and 87C751 applications. Daniel Drennan or He claims his electronics knowledge is very rudimentary and self-taught (what a modest guy!). He'll probably be able to point you in the right direction. Return to Table of Contents Return to ECE Homepage