Summary of Make your own motion sensor alarm with SMS feature using PIC18F2550
This article describes a DIY home alarm system by MikroElektronika that detects intrusion and sends SMS alerts. The project utilizes the StartUSB for PIC board, featuring a preprogrammed PIC18F2550 microcontroller with an integrated USB bootloader to eliminate the need for external programming hardware. Communication is handled by the SmartGM862 Board, which interfaces with Telit's GM862 GSM/GPRS module. All components are available as a bundled kit with free demonstration software and shipping offers.
Parts used in the Home Alarm System:
- StartUSB for PIC board
- PIC18F2550 microcontroller
- SmartGM862 Board
- Telit GM862 GSM/GPRS module
- SMS Home Alarm Kit
MikroEleketronika demonstrates how to build a simple home alarm system that has the capability of sending SMS to a predefined cell phone number when intrusion is detected.
This project is based on StartUSB for PIC board, a small development board for PIC18F2550, which is preprogrammed with an USB bootloder so that no additional programmer is required to load the firmware. The SMS portion uses a SmartGM862 Board, which is a full-featured development tool for the Telit’s GM862 GSM/GPRS module. All the boards required for this project can be purchased as SMS Home Alarm Kit from mikroElektronika. A demonstration software for PIC is also available for free. They are offering free shipping now.
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- How does the alarm system send notifications?
The system sends SMS messages to a predefined cell phone number when intrusion is detected. - What microcontroller is used in this project?
The project uses the PIC18F2550 microcontroller. - Is an external programmer required for firmware loading?
No, the StartUSB for PIC board comes preprogrammed with a USB bootloader so no additional programmer is needed. - Which board handles the SMS functionality?
The SmartGM862 Board is used for the SMS portion of the project. - What GSM module does the SmartGM862 Board support?
The board supports the Telit GM862 GSM/GPRS module. - Can I purchase all necessary components together?
Yes, all boards can be purchased as the SMS Home Alarm Kit from mikroElektronika. - Is there demonstration software available?
A demonstration software for PIC is available for free. - Are there any current shipping offers?
MikroElektronika is currently offering free shipping on the kit.
