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Pinguino Project (a PIC Microcontroller Based Arduino #No Programmer Required)

Hey Guys i am Back after 2 months with Awesome Project,This is a Complete tutorial to make PIC Microcontroller based Arduino ,which can run Arduino...

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CategoryProgrammers & ICSP
PIC modelPIC18F2550, PIC18F4550
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Summary of Pinguino Project (a PIC Microcontroller Based Arduino #No Programmer Required)

This article is a tutorial for building a PIC-based Arduino-compatible board (Pinguino) using PIC18F2550 or PIC18F4550, leveraging their built-in USB to avoid an external programmer. It lists required components and instructs assembling them on a breadboard or PCB per the provided circuit diagram to run Arduino programs on the PIC microcontroller.

Parts used in the Pinguino Board:

  • PIC18F2550 (28pin) or PIC18F4550
  • 20MHz crystal
  • 22pF capacitors (2)
  • 470 ohm resistors (2)
  • USB B type PCB mount connector
  • 220nF capacitor
  • Jumpers (few)
  • LED (1 or 2)
  • Push button
  • 10K ohm resistor

Hey Guys i am Back after 2 months with Awesome Project,This is a Complete tutorial to make PIC Microcontroller based Arduino ,which can run Arduino Programs on PIC18F4550 or PIC18F2550 Microcontroller , one advantage on this microcontroller is ,it does'nt require any External Programmers, Since it has inbuilt USB support .so guys lets get started

Step 1: Things Needed !

Pinguino Project (a PIC Microcontroller Based Arduino #No Programmer Required)

) PIC18F2550 (28pin) -1

2) Crystal 20Mhz -1

3) Capacitor -22pf -2

4) Resistor 470ohm - 2

5) USB B type PCB mount - 1

6) Capacitor 220nf - 1

7) Jumpers -few

8) LED - 1 or 2

9) Push button

10) Resistor 10K ohm - 1

Step 2: Circuit Diagram for Pinguino BoardDiagram Pinguino Project (a PIC Microcontroller Based Arduino #No Programmer Required)

Connect all the components as shown in the circuit diagram on Breadboard or you can make your own PCB board , here i used Breadboard for my project.

For more detail: Pinguino Project (a PIC Microcontroller Based Arduino #No Programmer Required)

  • What is this project about?
    Building a PIC microcontroller based Arduino-compatible board (Pinguino) that can run Arduino programs using PIC18F2550 or PIC18F4550.
  • Which microcontrollers can be used?
    PIC18F2550 or PIC18F4550 can be used.
  • Does this design require an external programmer?
    No, it does not require an external programmer because the PIC18F2550/4550 has built-in USB support.
  • What crystal frequency is needed?
    A 20MHz crystal is required.
  • How many 22pF capacitors are needed?
    Two 22pF capacitors are needed.
  • What connector is used for USB?
    A USB B type PCB mount connector is used.
  • Can this be built on a breadboard?
    Yes, the components can be connected on a breadboard or assembled on a PCB.
  • Are there any passive components required?
    Yes, resistors (470 ohm x2 and 10K ohm x1) and capacitors (220nF and two 22pF) are required.
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