AN589 is microchip’s application note for a parallel port pic programmer circuit which I chose as I wanted something reliable to get up and running quickly. It is really quite a simple circuit and its main objective is to provide ICSP connections to your pic microcontroller. That the PGM signal is not provided – it’s […]
High resolution capacitance meter measures in 0.01pF digits. Total range 0pF to 50uF. – 27th Jun 2011, Updated 25th may 2013. Another PIC based capacitance meter? Although there are a few PIC based “pico” capacitance meters on the internet this design has some advantages over the other designs I have seen; 1. It has very […]
I decided to build a device to permanently display accurate time received from a cheap GPS module installed in my workshop. Having obtained a PIC18F1320 microcontroller for experimentation, I wanted to learn about the new features of the PIC18F range using only minimal hardware to control the display. I am currently using it with the […]
After the recent demise of our multifunction signal generator, we decided to make one of our own. The circuit uses a PIC16F870 (about $3), an R/2R resistor ladder network (for a real fast and cheap D/A), and a few other parts. You can check out the schematic and the current source file. Also the object […]
Last time we had a project on Arduino robots with Bluetooth and Android, and in that one our readers Mr. Paul asked how he can make an obstacle avoidance robot. So today I came up with another engineering project for electronics and communication students, Android and Bluetooth controlled robot using PIC Microcontroller with object detecting capability. After […]
description This is a programmable infrared (remote control) transmitter, which can be controlled from a computer serial port. It is capable of sending many remote control formats, including the Philips RC-5 standard. Exact formats with the timing parameter names are shown on the pictures: operation The controller will accept commands on a serial port. Settings […]
Do you know how to select the best microcontroller for microcontroller based projects? Selecting the proper microcontroller for a given application is one of the most critical decisions, which controls the success or failure of the task. There are different types of microcontrollers available and if you have decided on which series is to use, […]
Minidot 2 – The holoclock Well maybe holoclock is a little bit inaccurate….it does use holographic dispersion film on the front to give a bit of depth. Basicaly this instructable is an update to my previous Minidot located here: http://www.instructables.com/id/EEGLXQCSKIEP2876EE/ and re-using a lot of code and circuitry from my Microdot located here: http://www.instructables.com/id/EWM2OIT78OERWHR38Z/ EagleCAD […]
Microchip Technology Inc. is a Leading Provider of Microcontroller and . (Nasdaq: MCHP) Manufactures and markets a variety of VLSI CMOS semiconductor components to support the embedded control market.www.microchip.com – 143k – CachedMicroch Microchip Technology Inc. is a Leading Provider of Microcontroller and . (Nasdaq: MCHP) Manufactures and markets a variety of VLSI CMOS semiconductor […]
Robot 1: “Little Jimmy” based on PICAXE-18M2 I wanted to build this little robot to give me a fun and flexible platform for learning more about programming, RC (radio-control), drive trains (the mechanics that make it go) and the newest PICAXE processor, the 18M2. Under a modest budget, I sought to salvage materials and build […]
