In this tutorial, we will learn to interface MPU6050 MEMS module with Pic microcontroller. Firstly, we will see an introduction of MPU6050 such as pinout diagram, pin configuration, features, specifications. At the end, we will see how to interface the MPU6050 module with Pic microcontroller. You can use any pic microcontroller which has at least … Read more
In this tutorial, you will learn how to interface the MAX7219 8-digit 7-segment controller IC with PIC Microcontroller. MAX7219 has a built-in circuit to control 8 seven-segment displays. Firstly, it communicates with microcontrollers over SPI communication. Hence, only three pins are required to control 8 seven-segment displays. Secondly, we can use MAX7219 to control dot … Read more
In this article, we will learn alternating current (AC) measurement using a PIC microcontroller. Specifically, we will explore the utilization of a current transformer (CT), and the PIC16F877A microcontroller to design an AC ammeter. AC current measurement is a crucial aspect of PIC microcontroller projects, and by the end of this article, you will possess … Read more
Digital Barometer using PIC microcontroller: In this tutorial, you will learn how to interface the MPX4115A pressure sensor with the PIC18F46K22 microcontroller. How to use the MPX4115A pressure sensor to design a digital barometer? What are the features of the MPX4115A pressure sensor? How does the MPX4115A pressure sensor work? How to measure the output … Read more
In this tutorial, we will learn how to use GPIO pins of Pic microcontroller. We will see how to configure general purpose pins either as a digital input and digital output. For demonstration, we will use PIC18F452 microcontroller but you can also any other Microchip microcontroller also. Recommended Components The following components are used in … Read more
The Capture, Compare, and PWM (CCP) modules are built-in modules in the PIC microcontrollers. These modules are designed for modulation, waveform generation, and time delay applications. They contain a 16-bit register that can operate as: Recommended Components The following components are used in this project or are helpful for building it with a PIC microcontroller. … 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
PIC Microcontroller Comparator: If we talk about the comparator in electronic language, it is an analog device that compares two signals, which could be in the form of voltage or current. One of these signals can be a triangular wave, a sawtooth wave, or any other wave, while the other can be steady-state DC voltages … Read more
Pic microcontroller are versatile and widely used devices in the field of embedded systems. In order to configure the microcontroller to meet specific requirements, it is essential to understand and modify the configuration bits. These configuration bits determine various operating modes of the microcontroller, such as clock source, watchdog timer, power-up timer, brown-out reset, low-voltage … Read more
This article will teach you how to interface a microcontroller with an optocoupler. How can you interface AVR, PIC, and 8051 microcontrollers with an optocoupler? What exactly is an optocoupler? What are the fundamental principles of an optocoupler? Power electronics projects, such as firing angle control circuits and AC power control circuits, often rely on … Read more