About the Project
As a followup to my VCR Pong project, here is a gadget that is actually useful in the Real World! It superimposes the time of day, in “HH MM SS” format, in the bottom right-hand corner of an existing video signal. My friend Scott uses it with his home security system.
In keeping with the tradition of my previous hacks, I use few parts and lots of tricks. All timing signals, including the timebase for the time of day and the clock for the microprocessor, are derived from the incoming video signal. That means if you lose power, or lose video, it loses the time… but in this home security application, that didn’t matter. Lost power would mean the VCR stops recording and starts flashing 12:00 (1:00 during daylight savings).
Project Files
Here is the schematic, a parts list and circuit description, and most importantly the PIC source code.
The code uses the Parallax instruction syntax, so you’ll either need to use Parallax’s SPASM.EXE (available for free on Parallax’s web site) or Tech-Tools’s CVASM16.EXE (available for evaluation on Tech-Tools’s web site), or here is a preassembled object file, in INXH8M format, for use with any device programmer.
For more detail: Video Clock Superimposer using PIC16C711
About The Author
Ibrar Ayyub
I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.
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