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 […]
Projects
Object Detecting Android Mobile Phone Controlled Bluetooth Robot Using PIC Microcontroller 16F877A
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 […]
Computer controlled infrared transmitter based on PIC
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 […]
Ways to Select a Best Microcontroller for Microcontroller based Projects
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 using PIC16F88 microcontroller
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 […]
embedded microchip
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
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 […]
USB PIC Programmer : PICKit2 using pic microcontoller
Microchip’s PICKit2 is much more comfortable,reliable and powerful than the other programmers that we can find all over internet. It is a USB based ICSP (In Circuit Serial Programming) programmer. Since it is a first release, Microchip published all the resources of PICKit2 public, which includes hardware schematics and all source code of softwares used. Through this […]
8×8 LED Array Multiplexed Infinity Mirror using PIC18F1320
8×8 LED Array Multiplexed Infinity Mirror A little bit different than your regular Infinity Mirror. Using a piece of mirrored acrylic for the back mirror, 8 rows of 8 holes are drilled into in a grid pattern. A LED is then placed in each hole and wired up so that i can be multiplexed through […]
picLink RS232 low cost development controller with ADC using PIC16F628A
PicLink RS232 low cost development controller with ADC PICLink RS232 Embedded Controller The PICLink RS232 controller module affords any microcontroller enthusiast an easy to construct mini-microcontroller module. This embedded microcontroller is ICSP (in circuit serial) programmable and provides separate PORTA, PORTB, RS232 I/O ports, 4 Channel Analog to Digital converter as well as an integrated […]