With FORTRAN I may program Microcontrollers ?

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The discussion revolves around the use of FORTRAN for programming microcontrollers, exploring its applications in engineering, particularly in electronics and aerospace. Participants inquire about educational resources and the viability of using FORTRAN in this context.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the feasibility of programming microcontrollers with FORTRAN, noting that most development platforms primarily use C or assembly languages.
  • Another participant expresses a personal opinion that C is superior for microcontroller programming compared to FORTRAN.
  • There is a request for information on how FORTRAN is utilized in engineering fields, specifically in electronics.
  • Participants share links to resources and compilers related to FORTRAN, indicating some availability of tools for specific microcontrollers.
  • A participant asks about the applications of FORTRAN in electrical, computer, and aerospace engineering, suggesting a potential overlap with a specific software called FORCE 2.0.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the use of FORTRAN for microcontroller programming, with some participants expressing skepticism about its applicability while others seek to explore its potential uses in engineering.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the question of FORTRAN's compatibility with microcontrollers, and there are varying opinions on its effectiveness compared to other programming languages.

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With FORTRAN I may program Microcontrollers ? what else ? Can you give me some edu sites (offer such kits) of using fortran such a way ?
 
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Welcome to PF.

Most Microcontroller (uP) development platforms use C (an artificial assembler).
Or can be programed in their native assembler.
Some uPs support Basic.

I don't know of any that support Fortran, unless you want to call Windows/Mac platform machines Microcontrollers.
 
how fortran used in engineering(electronics) or else ?
 
LSE1234 said:
how fortran used in engineering(electronics) or else ?

Here's more info about Fortran. It was actually the first language I learned, back about a billion years ago. C is a much better language for uC programming, IMO.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortran

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Depends on the micro...

http://www.ghs.com/products/FORTRAN_compilers.html
 
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What are the FORTRAN APPLICATIONS briefly in electrical, computer and aerospace engineering ?

All fortran can do, I may do it with FORCE 2.0(http://force.lepsch.com/index.html) ?
 

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