PIC based WWVB clock
Introduction There are many DIY versions of WWVB clock designs available on the web. Commercial “atomic” clocks are inexpensive and widely available, but I wanted to try my hand at designing one to...
View ArticleProgrammable relay switch using PIC MCU (revised version)
Programmable relays are key elements in numerous automation applications such as automatic street light control, watering and pump control, HVAC, home automation, power plants automation in industries,...
View ArticleRecord+play fast 1bit sound on a PIC!
BTc “Binary Time constant” algorithm. A system to record and/or play sound in a bitstream format using just one digital output pin. This is a sound playback system for a PIC or any other...
View ArticleComplete Intro To PIC’s – Make an LED Flash Video
As the title suggests, this guide is targeted for those who are new to the world of PIC microcontrollers. I cover the basics from hardware to software along with programming the device and a few hints...
View ArticlePIC 16F88 Digital Thermometer Light Meter and resistance ohm meter.
PIC 16F88 Digital Thermometer Light Meter and resistance ohm meter. My original idea for this project was simply to try and interface the WINTEK WD-C2401P lcd panel to the pic (see my previous post). I...
View Article40 & 28 PIN PIC Development Board
This is a 40 & 28 PIN PIC Development Board The PIC 40 / 28 PIN (DIP) Development / Evaluations board demonstrates the capabilities of Microchips 8-bit microcontrollers, specifically, 28- and...
View ArticleMTM Scientific, Inc… PIC Project for CATV Tuner
The CATV Tuner sold by MTM Scientific, Inc can be used for wideband audio and video reception, as described on our other project pages such as the FM Wideband Receiver and Radio Telescope Project. A...
View ArticleInterfacing with UART of PIC microcontroller
This post provides the solution for using the PIC controller UART interface (e-g to connect PIC controller with PC using serial adapter). Complete code and simulation can be downloaded from the...
View ArticleStarting with PICmicro controllers
intro, first steps, tips, links, etc. (C) 2002 .. 2005 Wouter van Ooijen (wouter@voti.nl) Last change made at 2005 AUG 18. The latest version of this document can be found at http://www.voti.nl/swp....
View ArticleBasic PIC circuit is not working
I have just begun in the world of micro-controllers, and the first micro-controller. I chose to work with was the PIC from Microchip. The PIC I am using is the PIC16F877A. I am using MPLAP IDE and...
View ArticlePIC microcontroller Beginner’s guide: Basic connection circuit
What is a pic microcontroller? The PIC microcontroller is a low cost ‘computers on a chip’ manufactured by Microchip. They allow electronic designers and hobbyists impart intelligence and logic to a...
View ArticleInterfacing16X2 LCD with PIC Microcontroller
In this session we will see how to interface 16×2 LCD to PIC18F4550 microcontroller which is of family PIC18F. You can get information of 16×2 LCD in the session How to Interface 16X2 LCD with 8051...
View ArticleCheap PIC Programmer
This programmer works only with PIC16F84 but it’s great because it never causes errors and works with almost all computers,unlike some other homemade programmers. Step 1: Step one : Materials For this...
View ArticleDevelopment system for PIC and AVR microcontrollers
After testing many systems development for PIC and AVR microcontrollers, none satisfy me. So I created this system with breadboard that has satisfied me. Step 1: More space free In this development...
View ArticleAdapter for small size PIC/AVR chip programming
This is a homemade adapter I made for programming SOIC/QFN size microchips that I use in my micro airplanes (http://maxoffsky.com/tech-blog/rc-micro-spitfire-airplane-build-log/). I had trouble...
View ArticleBEACON KEYER
This is likely the first ham radio related project that I document here on this blog. But my very first PIC project was a beacon keyer that I made for my father, HB9BBD. That was was in 2013. A beacon...
View ArticleMTM Scientific, Inc… PIC Project for CATV Tuner
The CATV Tuner sold by MTM Scientific, Inc can be used for wideband audio and video reception, as described on our other project pages such as the FM Wideband Receiver and Radio Telescope Project. A...
View ArticleInterfacing with UART of PIC microcontroller
This post provides the solution for using the PIC controller UART interface (e-g to connect PIC controller with PC using serial adapter). Complete code and simulation can be downloaded from the...
View ArticleStarting with PICmicro controllers
intro, first steps, tips, links, etc. (C) 2002 .. 2005 Wouter van Ooijen (wouter@voti.nl) Last change made at 2005 AUG 18. The latest version of this document can be found at http://www.voti.nl/swp....
View ArticleBasic PIC circuit is not working
I have just begun in the world of micro-controllers, and the first micro-controller. I chose to work with was the PIC from Microchip. The PIC I am using is the PIC16F877A. I am using MPLAP IDE and...
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