Development Board – Kits Projects

PIC Ethernet web server board with LCD display

Explorer 16 Virtual Evaluation Board Web Server using PIC Microcontroller with Proteus Simulation

Introduction This microcontroller project demonstrates a virtual Explorer 16 evaluation board running a simple web server using the ENC28J60 Ethernet module in a Proteus simulation environment. It showcases how embedded systems can communicate over a network using TCP/IP protocols. The system simulates real hardware behavior, allowing developers to test networking features without physical components. It’s […]

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PIC18F4550 USB mass storage prototype setup

PICDEM FS USB Mass Storage Device using PIC18F4550 with Proteus Simulation

Introduction This microcontroller project demonstrates how to simulate a USB Mass Storage Device (MSD) using the PIC18F4550 in a Proteus simulation environment. The system mimics how a USB flash drive communicates with a computer, making it highly valuable for learning embedded systems and USB protocol basics. It is especially useful for students and engineers exploring

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PIC stepper motor breadboard control setup

PIC Stepper Motor Controller using PIC16F84A with Proteus Simulation

Introduction Stepper motors are widely used in embedded systems and DIY electronics projects where precise position control is required. This PIC Stepper Motor Controller microcontroller project uses a PIC microcontroller to control the direction of a stepper motor through simple push-button inputs. The project demonstrates how a PIC16F84A microcontroller can generate the required stepping sequence

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Voltage Measurement with A PIC Microcontroller

Voltage Measurement with A PIC Microcontroller

Voltage Measurement with PIC Microcontroller articulates a methodical framework for facilitating analog voltage measurement using the PIC18F4520, an advanced member of Microchip’s 8-bit microcontroller family. Emphasis is placed on the orchestration of hardware and firmware elements to enable robust analog-to-digital conversion (ADC). The document presents a streamlined system integration process—encompassing power delivery, peripheral interfacing, and

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Ultra Low Power Microcontroller Standby Current to 130uA with OPEnS Power Control Board

Ultra-Low Power: Microcontroller Standby Current to 130uA with OPEnS Power Control Board

At the OPEnS Lab, a key focus for our projects is achieving exceptionally long battery life. This was particularly true for the OPEnSampler, a device that presented a unique challenge due to its need for simultaneous operation at three different voltage levels (3.3V, 5V, and 12V). While existing circuits using MOSFETs could manipulate power sources

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Photo of the fabricated MPICds

An Integrated Approach to Developing Applications with Microchip PIC Microcontrollers

1. Introduction In our daily lives, a variety of devices such as telephones, household appliances, and cars incorporate “smart” electronics, typically manifested as embedded systems. At their core, these systems involve a microcomputer designed to oversee specific processes within the application. Microcontrollers (μC) or digital signal processing (DSP) devices commonly serve as the central component

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Functional block diagram of the voltage controller

Microcontroller-Driven AC Voltage Control with Soft Start Feature

1. INTRODUCTION PWM-based AC voltage controllers find extensive application in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and high-power flexible AC transmission systems. This variable voltage output serves various purposes, including dimming street lights, adjusting heating temperatures in homes and industries, controlling the speed of fans and winding machines, and numerous other applications. These systems require switching elements

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PCB board

PIC Microcontroller-Based IC Tester for Efficient Integrated Circuit Verification

1. INTRODUCTION Within the electronics industry[1], as circuit complexity undergoes a drastic increase and the demand for higher reliability rises, a significant factor contributing to overall costs is the expense incurred during testing. Traditionally, distinct hardware circuits are required for testing different integrated circuits (ICs). Whether testing logic gates, flip-flops, or shift registers, each type

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Snapshot of hardware system BK300 development board PIC16F887 chip and PICKit 3 programmer

Hands-On Microcontroller Projects: BK300 Development Board Featuring PIC16F887 Chip Lab

1. INTRODUCTION The study of microcontroller systems is experiencing a global surge across various fields within science, engineering, and technology departments of universities and polytechnics [1-2]. The utilization of microcontroller chips to oversee embedded system functions is witnessing rapid growth in daily technological design practices within colleges and research institutes A microcontroller represents an entire

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