Projects

PIC micro Timer Code

PIC micro Timer Code

Here’s the minimal code to make timer 1 (a 16 bit timer) work using PICBasic. General descriptions of PIC timer variables used to control the timer: (you should be able to use these no matter what programming language you use): T1CON.0 is the first bit of the timer configuration byte, this bit is used to […]

Long Period Astable Timer

Long Period Astable Timer using PIC12F629

Description This software functions as a long period astable mutivibrator.  The mark and space period can be set from 1 second up to a maximum 65535 seconds (18h12m15s). Using the internal 4Mhz RC oscillator delays with an accuracy of 99% or better can be achieved  The code also implements an edge triggered reset and an […]

Voltmeter Ammeter Kit schematic

Voltmeter Ammeter Kit

Voltmeter Ammeter is a great kit to measure voltage and current at the same time. It measures 0-70V or 0-500V voltage with 100mV resolution and current from 0 to 10A. It’s a perfect addition to any power supply, battery chargers and other electronic projects where voltage and current must be monitored. Kit uses PIC16F876A microcontroller […]

Digital Meter Adapter

Digital Meter Adapter – DMAD

Adding a Digital Meter and Functions to Analog Geiger Counters The Digital Meter Adapter is a expansion module for adding digital functions to Analog Geiger Counters that have a pulse output. If you’re geiger counter outputs a ttl pulse for every radioactive particle it detects, your Geiger counter will connect to Images SI Inc.’s DMAD […]

TinyWireMCP23008 MCP23008 library for ATtiny85 microcontroller

TinyWireMCP23008 – MCP23008 library for ATtiny85 microcontroller

If you want to know more… If you want to know more about ATtiny85 microcontroller and how to upload sketches to it, you may have a look to ATtiny85 vs ATmega328. About TinyWireMCP23008 was tested (and works) with a 8 MHz ATtiny85 and I2C standard bus mode and I2C fast bus mode. TinyWireMCP23008 was not […]

Nokia 1100 LCD Interfacing with Microcontroller

Nokia 1100 LCD Interfacing with Microcontroller

 Displaying content on a normal alphanumeric display is very limited ,we have to be limited with the font size and we can’t draw any graphics also. but convention Graphics lcd are really very expensive so here is the solution, you can use Nokia 1100 monochrome  LCD to display your large font text and graphics . […]

Temperature Alarm

A PIC-Based Temperature Alarm using PIC16C84

Presented is a simple temperature alarm which uses a PIC16C84 microcontroller and a 2-line LCD display. The alarm displays current temperature in both Celsius and Fahrenheit degrees and features a 3-key keypad which allows the user to set independent high and low termperature alarm points. The alarm also records the minimum and maximum temperatures encountered. […]

PIC Interface

Serial to PIC Interface using PIC Microcontroller

One of the first things I like to do when creating a new project is to get the I/O working. This helps in debugging the code as I write it. What about projects that do not have I/O? This device sneeks both input and output from your computer (terminal program) to the PIC using just […]

DIY Microcontroller Based Battery Monitor for RC Aircraft

DIY, Microcontroller-Based Battery Monitor for RC Aircraft

I’ve had good cause to be reading and perusing a few old Circuit Cellar articles every day for the past several weeks. We’re preparing the upcoming 25th anniversary issue of Circuit Cellar, and part of the process is reviewing the company’s archives back to the first issue. As I read through Circuit Cellar 143 (2002) […]

Whistle Key Finder

Whistle Key Finder using PIC12F629

This project uses one of the smallest chips in the PIC microcontroller range, the PIC12F629 and you can learn to program it and experience the thrill of making something yourself and see what goes into writing a program. Even a program as simple as this one is not easy to put together and if you […]