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This post describes how you can connect a real-world device with virtual-world of Proteus. The usage possibilities are unlimites and hence it breaks the unwanted-barrier between Proteus and Real World. COM Port Physical Interface Model which enables the “physical” serial port of your PC to available to simulation within Proteus. With it you can connect any of the “virtual” component found in Proteus with your PC Serial port. In other word this model connects your physical world with the Proteus-Virtual-World Continue reading

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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

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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

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Mostly LEDs are used as a light source. But they can also be used as a light sensor. This projects demonstrates how to use LED as a sensor with PIC Microcontroller. After reading the intensity of ambient light, it adjusts the intensity of 7-Segment display with the help of PWM. Source code is done in MikroC and is provided in the post. Continue reading

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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

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The post shows how to interface 128×64 pixels Graphical LCD having KS0108 controller with PIC16F876. It uses CCS C Compiler to write a simple code which displays the text “Creative Electron” upon startup of controller. All the source code and simulation files are included. Continue reading

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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

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This is a simple and small sample demonstrating basic interfacing of 16×2 LCD with PIC16F876. It uses PORTC for LCD, and workd upon 4-Bit.
Upon running the sample, “CreativeElectron” will be displayed on the LCD.
The Zip file contains;

- Source Code and Header File (.C)
- Proteus Working Simulation (.DSN)
- Image file of Design Continue reading

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Timers are one of the most usefel and powerful tool builtin in Microcontrollers. They help in generating prices timings requiredby many applications. In PIC, working with timers involve great deal of calculation. And it becomes a tiring job for a complex programming. Following are some of the value calculators, which prove quite handy in such situations. Continue reading

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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