Implementing ICSP requires connections to a minimum of 5 processor pins: VDD, VPP (also MCLR\), SCLK (on RB6), SDAT (on RB7), and GND. VDD and GND are straightforward. In most applications, it is best to dedicate RB6 and RB& for SCLK and SDAT. This avoids potential complications when these signals are used during programming. Microchip […]
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This is a revised version of my LM35 based digital thermometer project that I posted last year. Although it is one of the simplest projects, it is very popular among newbies who are just starting to learn microcontrollers. There was a little flaw in the original project as pointed by some readers. I was using a
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This page describes a SX28-based color video game system I made during year 2002. Now, beginning of 2007, almost five years after I made the first design I’ve updated the layout of the PCB and added a version of the PCB that has built-in gamepads and I also have made it possible to buy PCBs,
Introduction I have made the game Tetris using a PIC16F84 running @ 12MHz. Tetris is an old Russian computer game where you should try to fit in block into a play-field, quite simple but really fun. All blocks are built from four bricks (the name Tetris is derived from the ancient greek word for four:
Intro: Chronograph for Air Cannon This chronograph project consists of a sensor assembly and timer circuit box that can be used to measure the muzzle velocity of a projectile fired from an air cannon. I originally built this setup for use with a large air cannon with a 3″ bore. The sensor assembly is attached
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This text describes how to build my PIC16F84 based game system, before you start you should read through the whole text one time. Note that many components are sensitive to too much heat and will get damaged if you heat them too much when soldering. The drawn placement images show components to mount in each
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PC Keyboard Theory The IBM keyboard you most probably have sitting in front of you, sends scan codes to your computer. The scan codes tell your Keyboard Bios, what keys you have pressed or released. Take for example the ‘A’ Key. The ‘A’ key has a scan code of 1C (hex). When you press the
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Pulsing Hubby Detector This project uses an RF receiver module to trigger a pulsing LED Heart when the transmitter comes within range. I made this for my fiance for Valentine’s Day this year. I have yet to fully test the range, as I haven’t actually taken the transmitter out of our apartment building since I
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This page describes a PIC16F84-based video game system I made and first published back in the beginning of 1998. Now, beginning of 2007, nine years later I’ve updated the layout of the PCB and also updated the source code to also be able to run on a PIC16F628A as Microchip is phasing out the 16F84
Background Most multimeters can measure frequency, but they are not sensitive and the max frequency is not always so high. The same problem can be found with older frequency counters. This project will describe a prescaler which will work up to 2.5GHz and with very high input sensitivity. The prescaler will divide the input frequency
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