External INTERRUPT IN PIC18F452: Sometimes External devices are connected with microcontroller. If that external device has to send some information to microcontroller, then microcontroller needs to know about this situation to get that information. An example of such an external device is the digital thermometer. It measures the temperature and at the end of measurements … Read more
In this article, we will explore the different timer types in the PIC 18F452 microcontroller, examine their functionalities, and learn how to generate delays using timers and interrupts with mikroC and MPLAB XC8 compilers. Recommended Components The following components are used in this project or are helpful for building it with a PIC microcontroller. Component … Read more
In this tutorial, we will discuss the Arduino USB to TTL converter. At first, we will look at the brief introduction along with its benefits. Then we will see the different methods that we can use to implement it with the Arduino board. Finally, we will provide a video tutorial for better understanding. Recommended Components … Read more
In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to interface an LED matrix with a PIC microcontroller. A dot matrix LED displays a 2-dimensional patterned array of LEDs used to represent characters, symbols, and images. Its applications include displaying characters and alphabets where low resolution is not an issue. So, we will display some … Read more
In this article, we will talk about photodiode. It is basically a light detector semiconductor device that converts the light energy into current or voltage. This conversion depends on the mode of operation. It has built-in optical filters and lenses and may have a large or small area of surface. When light falls on this … Read more
SCROLLING TEXT ON LCD USING PIC MICROCONTROLLER: We can display any text on LCD using PIC microcontroller. Now in this tutorial we will examine how to scroll that display. It’s very easy because we just need to know how to effectively use LCD commands. We can use any type of LCD like 16×2, 8×1, 16×4, … Read more
In this article, we will learn how to interface a heartbeat sensor with Arduino and display the pulse rate on an LCD. Heartbeat Sensor is used as blood pressure and body temperature are very important parameters to know for the human body. We go to doctors who use different kinds of apparatuses to determine the … Read more
In this tutorial, we will introduce you to Reed switch, its working principle, interfacing with Arduino, and reading the switch through program sketches. A reed switch is basically an electrical switch which is operated when a magnetic field is brought near to it. It is constructed by using two small metal plates within a glass tube under … Read more
In this guide, we will learn about KY-026 flame sensor and use it with Arduino for fire detection. By the end of this article, you will be able to know about the introduction of the flame sensor, its working principle, features, and pinout. Additionally, we will be able to interface the flame sensor with Arduino … Read more
In this tutorial, we will see how to interface the Hall effect sensor with Arduino. The Hall Effect sensor can detect and measure magnetic fields based on the Hall Effect phenomenon. This module is useful in many applications, such as motor control, magnetic field visualization, and position sensing using the magnetic field. The Keyes KY-003 … Read more