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PIC: PC Interfaced Digital Thermometer using PIC Microcontroller
A very comprehensive tutorial explaining each and every step for making a digital thermometer. PIC16F876 is used along with LM35 temperature sensor. After reading and converting the values into temperature in Celsius, it is sent to PC over RS232. Continue reading
XBee: Making your first application – 2
The post explains step-by-step how to setup XBee modules with PC. It uses X-CTU for configuration of the modules. The posts also helps in testing the communication and range of the modules. If you are new to XBee than this is a very useful post. Continue reading
PIC:Introduction to PIC with simulation in Proteus.
This tutorial is specially written for newbies to PIC. The article introduces CCS C Compiler and use of Proteus for simulation. It helps you to develop a simple program to flash a LED. Then, the steps for simulation are also provided for Proteus. In the end, two best Ebooks are referred for programming and simulation PIC. Continue reading
AVR: Introduction to AVR through a simple program.
AVR are RISC based microcontroller made by ATMEL. This post introduces AVR by the help of a simple program which toggles a LED. It is achieved by the help of WinAVR and ATMEL AVR-Studio. ATMEGA8 is used and is programmed in C Language. Continue reading
XBee: Making your first application – 1
After brief introduction to XBee, come the real practical and interesting part. Running a XBee has two options; whether you make your own board for development or buy one from SparkFun. Continue reading
PIC: Serial Communition in PIC Microcontroller- 1
An introductory post on how to use serial communication in PIC Micrcontrollers to send data to PC. What comes first in your mind when you listen serial communication ? Yes, how to send data in series. All this time you have been working single bits, turning on and off. Well serial communication is nothing more than on and off, but the only difference is that it has certain rules and timings which make it the reliable and accurate communication protocol among all. Continue reading
PIC:Introduction to PIC with simulation in Proteus.
This tutorial is specially written for newbies to PIC. The article introduces CCS C Compiler and use of Proteus for simulation. It helps you to develop a simple program to flash a LED. Then, the steps for simulation are also provided for Proteus. In the end, two best Ebooks are referred for programming and simulation PIC. Continue reading
MCU:Common Controllers Pin Configurations
I have created a much needed document containing pin diagrams of common microcontrollers. Uptil there are very few microcontrollers in it, but later will add AVR and other famous ones too.
- PIC12F629
- PIC12F675
- PIC16F84A
- PIC16F876
- PIC16F870
Article: PIC16F84 – Features and Circuit.
PIC16F84 is one of the very basic and small microncontrollers offered by Microchip. It approves to be the best controllers for beginners and newbies. It offers following fearures;
Operating Speed: Max 20 Mhz.
Input/Output Pins: 13
Current Source/Sink via I/O Pins: 25mA
Interrupts: 4
Timers: 1 Timer of 8-Bit
Watchdog Timer: Yes, with On-Chip RC Oscillator for reliable operation.
In-Ciruit Serial Programming via 2 Pins. Continue reading
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