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 !
) 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 Board
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.
