Posts by Ibrar Ayyub:
Designing Your Ideal Alarm Clock: An Introduction to PIC18
Posted on: 21 Dec 2023
Within this laboratory session, you’ll employ the C language to create an alarm clock, delving into the implementation of “C” programs on the PIC18 microcontroller. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into utilizing interrupts, executing digital-to-analog conversion, and incorporating music playback capabilities on the PIC18. This project operates on a team basis, allowing a maximum of two […]
Revolutionizing Wearable Tech: Advancements in Self-Powered Microchips
Posted on: 19 Dec 2023
The potential for preventive healthcare could be driven by harnessing energy from body heat and movement. At the University of Virginia, researchers are crafting a low-power microchip capable of supporting real-time health monitoring directly on the body. This chip, fueled by sources such as body heat, motion, and sunlight, promises an exceptionally compact and durable […]
Transform Your Home into a Smart Haven with DIY Wireless Automation
Posted on: 11 Nov 2023
Introduction Smart home technology has grown tremendously in popularity over the last decade. A recent survey found that 46% of consumers view smart home features as an important consideration for their current or future residence. However, many commercial smart home systems are quite expensive to implement and require ongoing third-party monitoring fees. We sought to […]
Audio Spectrum Analyzer
Posted on: 04 Nov 2023
We developed an audio spectrum analyzer as our final project for ECE 4760. This analyzer presented a histogram-style representation of audio signals. We successfully achieved real-time display of the audio signal’s frequency spectrum using a monochromatic histogram layout, where bins extended from left to right, representing low to high frequency ranges. Our system was built […]
Exploring the PIC16F88 Microcontroller for Remote-Controlled Robotics
Posted on: 02 Nov 2023
I. Design Summary The objective of this mechatronics system design project is to develop a straightforward control and interface platform for robotics using a Microchip PIC processor. The aim is to create a versatile platform capable of accommodating various sensors, displays, and outputs, and it should be mobile while being controlled through 2.4GHz remote signals. […]
Thermistor Respiratory Monitor
Posted on: 31 Oct 2023
The concluding assignment in ECE 4760 involves the creation of a respiratory monitor tailored for use in resource-constrained settings. This device determines a patient’s respiration rate by identifying temperature fluctuations as the patient breathes through a mask. Notable attributes of this device encompass an alarm mechanism activated by a piezoelectric speaker, which triggers when the […]
Video Project Development in the Midst of an Impromptu Online Semester
Posted on: 29 Oct 2023
Receiving robot parts in the mail was an unexpected conclusion to the Winter 2020 semester for students. However, when faced with a unique situation, innovative solutions were required, and the instructors of EECS 373: Introduction to Embedded System Design rose to the challenge. With the sudden transition to online learning in March due to the […]
Mastering the Art of Proportional-Derivative Control with Pulse-Width Modulation
Posted on: 27 Oct 2023
Project Goals Upon completion of this project, you will have gained the ability to: 1. Regulate the velocity and direction of DC motors using an H-bridge circuit. 2. Execute and fine-tune a proportional-derivative control algorithm to sustain the desired orientation of the hovercraft. 3. Implement an upper-level control algorithm that determines the appropriate instances for […]
Crafting a Microcontroller Circuit: From Design to Programming
Posted on: 25 Oct 2023
Official Assignment Description For this week’s project, the task was to create a board, which was relatively straightforward once I got the hang of EAGLE’s idiosyncrasies. Afterward, the challenge was to instruct the board to perform a specific task, a process that proved to be quite frustrating. Given my prior experience with Arduino programming, I […]
Building your Dream Alarm Clock Using the PIC18
Posted on: 23 Oct 2023
Objective: In this laboratory session, your objective is to create an alarm clock using the C programming language. You will gain proficiency in writing “C” programs for the PIC18 microcontroller. Additionally, you will acquire knowledge on working with interrupts, employing digital-to-analog conversion, and implementing music playback on the PIC18. This is a collaborative project, with […]