Projects

MCU controlled Bluetooth automation with infrared sensor

MCU controlled Bluetooth automation with infrared sensor

The microcontroller used is 0822 zilog encore! 8k series (soic,28pin) as shown on the figure. Is a programmable microcontroller, the functions used are the GPIO and the UART of the chip. GPIO is used on led indicators, and the UART is used for giving and reading AT COMMANDS to control the Bluetooth device.   The […]

3 Wire LCD

Serial LCDs you can make your own using PIC12F683

HD44780 based LCD displays are very popular for embedded projects because they are cheap, easy to interface, can display characters, consume power lot less than seven-segment displays, and most of the present day compilers have in-built library routines for them. However, the only disadvantage is that they require at least 6 I/O pins of microcontroller. […]

FT245BM

PIC18F452 to PC USB 2.0 interface with FT245BM

Here is an example of how to interface a PIC18F452 to a PC  via the USB port. The windows-pc (98, Me, 2000, XP, 2003) runs a program (C# application, Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003) to communicate with the USB interface, which transfers data to and from the PIC18F452. Many thanks to FTDI to deliver royalty-free […]

USB serial adapter

Low cost ICSP PIC-programmer using PIC16F648A

Galvanic from PC isolated PIC programmer The Wisp648 from www.voti.nl is an In Circuit Serial Programmer to program a flash PIC which mostly can stay in your circuit. No irritating doings like pulling the PIC out of the PCB, place it in the programmer, programming it, pull it out the programmer and place it back […]

LCD Module

Low cost LCD module interface with optional LED backlight using PIC18F452

Here are the technical specifications: LCD resolution: 128 x 64 pixels LCD manufacturer: DisplayTech. LCD model 1: 64128COG-FA-BC (no backlight) LCD model 2: 64128G-FC-BW-3 (white LED backlight) On-glass lcd controller KS0713, with 30 pins connector. Very low power operation (less than 1mA @3V) Fast serial interface (only 8 wires needed) Molex miniature connector. LCD: dimensions: […]

DS1820 Arbiter V2.00 Schematic Parts List

DS1820 Arbiter V2.00 Schematic / Parts List

RS232 Connection Notes See the RS232 reference to determine the wiring for either a 9-way or 25-way female D Type “sub-miniature” connector. RTS and CTS are connected together. RXD is used to steal a negative supply. You may have to connect DSR and DCD to DTR if you are using the Arbiter hardware with other software. […]

MOTM Compatible Dual Channel Quantizer

MOTM Compatible Dual Channel Quantizer

Introduction: This describes my original design dual channel quantizer inspired by Chris List’s ARP Style CV Quantizer design. My new implementation is an intelligent design that exploits the programmability of a Microchip PIC16F84. It will quantize voltages in 1/12 volt (semitone) or 1 volt (octave) steps from –10V to 10V. Quantization time is about 2ms […]

button

Single button code entry for a digital lock using PIC16F628A

The Button Code is a system that allows a single button to act as a keypad. The user enters a 4 digit code into the system using button taps. The button can be placed where the public can access it since like a keypad there are many combinations to keep guessers from activation the system. […]

Voltmeter Ammeter Kit Blue Backlight LCD

Voltmeter Ammeter Kit – Blue Backlight LCD

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 […]