In the post ‘LED 7-Segment Multiplexing‘, I have explained about the concept and benefits of multiplexing. Multiplexing implementation is very similar to driving Led Dot Matrix. I use Timer0 interrupt for switching through each digit. Timer0 or TMR0 is an 8-bit timer which overflows every 256 (0xFF) counts. It’s known that the refresh rate above […]
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Overview This is a building block project I developed to try out a few ideas. It decodes a 4-bit binary word to outputs that will drive a 7-segment LED display. Functionality is similar to the 7447 BCD-to-seven-segment decoder/driver IC however, because it’s implemented using a microcontroller, the segment control data can be customised to display
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Overview I developed this after my nephews got a Scalextric Sport slot car racing set for Christmas. The set included a lap timer and counter but one thing that was missing was a way to start a race. Having someone say “3-2-1-Go” wasn’t really doing the job, especially as it was easy to go just
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This code runs on a PIC 16F627A or 628A (and A.F.A.I.K 627/628 parts). It uses the serial USART on the PIC to communicate with a PC. Through this a simple CLI (Command Line Interface) is implemented that allows commands to be sent to the PIC to control output lines and read and return the status
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Ever get confused by GMT, or just wish you had a cooler way to keep track of time? Build a New Earth Time clock! Using a PIC microcontroller, some code, and a couple discrete parts, you too can have a unique timekeeping device to keep on your desk. New Earth Time (NET) is an idea
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A remote controlled power RGB LED mood light. Control the colour of a powerful LED light beam with a remote control, store the colours and recall them at will. With this thing I can control the colour of a bright light into many different colours using the three fundamentals colours : red green and blue.
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New Earth Time (NET) digital clock in recycled retro-modern case Ever get confused by GMT, or just wish you had a cooler way to keep track of time? Build a New Earth Time clock! Using a PIC microcontroller, some code, and a couple discrete parts, you too can have a unique timekeeping device to keep
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