BASIC Stamp, Microchip PIC, 8051, and Remote Control Projects


Projects With The
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NEW PicBasic Pro Compiler PBP3 is now in stock with NEW
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How to build an infrared transceiver with the PIC12F508 microcontroller. Full source code, schematics, and printed circuit boards available.
 

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Controlling the Linx Technologies FCTN-RLY4-XXX relay module or the RXD-XXX-KH2 modules from your PC HERE.
 

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NEW How to use the PIC12F609 to control your TV, stereo, CD player and other equipment from any room in your house with your existing IR transmitter & these circuits.
 


PIC Articles by Myke Predko
 

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Myke Predko's PIC Micro Tutorial
Myke Predko's first article in his new series of PICMicro Tutorials.
 

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Myke Predko's PIC Micro Tutorial
Here Myke takes you through some more of the basics with the PIC Micro.
 

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Myke Predko's Serial Routines for PICMicros
Bit-Banging Serial Interfaces for the Low-End and Mid-Range PICMicros
 

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Myke Predko's Button Debounce Tutorial
Article #6 in Myke Predkos New PIC Microcontroller Tutorials.
 

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Myke Predko's New PICMicro Programmer.
Build your own PIC programmer "ELCheapo", courtesy of Myke Predko.
 

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Myke Predko's  2-Wire LCD Interface using the PIC16C84
Build your own "2-Wire LCD Interface" using the PIC16C84 with Myke's help. Use an LCD on your next project without giving up valuable I/O.
 

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Myke Predko's Graphic Animations using an LCD.
This Project uses the 2-Wire LCD Interface from Mykes last article above. In this article, Myke shows you how to use an LCD's Character Generator to create Graphics Animations.
 

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Article #8 Myke Predkos "Macro Techniques".
In this article Myke shows you how to save time & money by using Macros with the PICMicro.


Scott Edwards PIC Source Book Code
 
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Source Code from "The PIC Source Book"
With this source code you can make the PIC emulate most of the Basic Stamp functions. "Excellent Stuff" by Scott Edwards....
 


Using the PicBasic Pro Compiler
 

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Click HERE: Using the FREE version MicroCode Studio in-circuit debugging software with the PIC16F628 microcontroller & PicBasic Pro. Watch your PIC BASIC code execute line-by-line with system variables, SFR, memory, and EEPROM updates on-screen.
 

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Click HERE: Using a pair of 900MHz RF modems for long-range wireless embedded programming & wireless firmware upgrades.
 

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Click HERE: Part1. This project shows how to use the new PicBasic Pro version 2.4 1-wire commands to read 1-wire device 64-bit ROM codes. Handy for identifying 1-wire devices prior to insertion into the 1-wire network.
 

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Click HERE: Part 2. How to communicate with multiple 1-wire devices on the network, and how to use PicBasic Pro 1-wire command mode switches. How to read/display temperatures from 2 DS18B20 temp sensors, and control 2 DS2405 1-wire addressable switches. Complete with °C to °F conversion, individual DS2405 switch status displays, and more.
 

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Click HERE for: Infrared object detection with adjustable infrared power levels. Adjust the infrared LED power by varying the carrier duty cycle based on readings from a CDS photocell & the PicBasic POT command.
 

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Infrared data communications. This project shows how to build an infrared data communications system that lets your PIC's talk to each other over infrared light at up to 2400 baud. It's simple, it's excellent, and it's more fun than a barrel of PIC's... This also shows how to use the onboard hardware PWM of the PIC with PicBasic Pro.
 

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How to create your own "Serial Keypads".  This project uses PicBasic Pro, and the PIC16C620A microcontroller to build a 10-key serial keypad.  The PIC16C620A only costs $2.50 each in single quantities, and the keys are simple normally-open, push-button switches.  Build a user input keypad for your next basic stamp or PIC design and use a single I/O-pin for the interface.
 

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How to build a 12-pin serial I/O-expander using PicBasic and the PIC16F84.  This project shows you how to control up to 12 relays from your PC serial port, or create a 12-pin I/O-expander to increase the I/O capacity of your next design.
 

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How to use the Dallas DS1820, 1-Wire™ Digital Thermometer.  This application shows how to communicate with the DS1820, and helps you implement them into your PIC designs using PicBasic.  The temperature is displayed on an LCD in Celsius.
 

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How to use the PIC16F877 A/D Converter.  This example shows how to display 3-channel A/D measurements on an LCD display using PicBasic.
 

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How to use the 8-Pin PIC12C67X Part 1
This is the first in a series of articles to help you get started using the Microchip 8-Pin, 8-Bit CMOS Microcontroller with A/D Converter.  This first article shows you how to configure the onboard 4 MHz oscillator, and free-up two I/O-pins by not requiring an external crystal.
 

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How to use the PIC12C671 A/D converter Part 2
This is the second article for using the PIC12C671.  This article shows how to configure & use the onboard, 8-bit, A/D converter of the PIC12C671.  Create your own sensors for robotics projects, light-sensitive servo positioning systems, and even toys that interact when approached.
 

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Add an Infrared Remote Control System to your next PIC project.  The Fire-Stick IR remote control system offers up to 100 foot operating distance and will directly interface to your existing PIC project designs.
 

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Serial Voltmeter
Build a Serial Voltage Meter using the Microchip PIC16C71. Use your PC to meter voltages from 0-5 volts.


Books

Technical Books

Book titles we currently have in stock. Click a books title for details.
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Parallel Port Complete, Jan Axelson

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Microcontrol'n Apps  [Formerly PIC'n Up The Pace], begins where
 "Easy Microcontrol'n" ends.

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Time'n and Count'n  [Formerly PIC'n Techniques] is the second intermediate
level book in the series, and follows after "Microcontrol'n Apps".

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Serial Communications  (Formerly Serial PIC'n) A comprehensive book for serial
communications between the PIC Micro and an external device. Covers both on-chip
USART and by bit-bang serial methods.

 


Remote Control Equipment For Your PIC Projects

433.92 MHz RF Modules
"High-Performance" 433.92MHz RF modules are Here
A prime choice for Robotics & RF remote control applications.