by Jamie Starling | Oct 2, 2024 | Making and Systems
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC MicrocontrollerUnderstanding What a Potentiometer DoesWhy Use a Potentiometer?Setting Up the Circuit: Connecting the Potentiometer to a PICReading Analog Values: From Voltage to DataA World of PossibilitiesSeeking Bespoke Technology...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 2, 2024 | Making and Systems
Why Choose a Microchip PIC Over an Arduino?Why Choose a PIC?But Isn’t a PIC Harder to Use?When Does It Make Sense to Move to a PIC?Choosing the Right Tool for the JobSeeking Bespoke Technology Solutions?jamie@jamiestarling.com Why Choose a Microchip PIC Over an...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 1, 2024 | Making and Systems
How to Easily Connect Your PIC Microcontroller to a PC Using a USB to TTL Serial ConverterWhy Use a USB to TTL Serial Converter?First, Let’s Cover Some BasicsWhat is TTL Serial Communication?So, What’s Serial Communication?Why Doesn’t My Computer Understand TTL?Enter...
by Jamie Starling | Sep 27, 2024 | Making and Systems
How to Use an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) in MCU ApplicationsWhat Is an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)?How Does an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) Work?Why Use an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)?Where LDRs (Light Dependent Resistor) Are UsedCommon (Light Dependent...
by Jamie Starling | Jul 14, 2024 | Making and Systems
Making Music with PIC10F322 : Twinkle Twinkle Little StarCreating the MelodySteps to Create the MelodyThe Circuit:The Code:Have a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions?jamie@jamiestarling.com Making Music with PIC10F322 : Twinkle Twinkle Little Star In...
by Jamie Starling | Jul 11, 2024 | Making and Systems
Sound Generation with PIC10F322 NCO and XC8: Emulating the IBM PC/XT BeepThe IBM PC/XT BeepUnderstanding the NCO (Numerically Controlled Oscillator)Key Features of the NCO:Implementing the IBM PC/XT Beep with PIC10F322 and XC8The Circuit:The Code:Have a Project or...
by Jamie Starling | Jul 2, 2024 | Making and Systems
In a previous post, we discussed setting up the PIC10F322 ADC to read the internal temperature sensor. While the primary use of this sensor is to monitor the die’s temperature to ensure it operates within its thermal limits, there are creative ways to utilize...
by Jamie Starling | Jul 2, 2024 | Making and Systems
PIC10F322 Internal Temperature Module The PIC10F322 microcontroller is equipped with an internal temperature indicator module that measures the operating temperature of the silicon die. This feature is crucial for ensuring that the microcontroller operates within its...
by Jamie Starling | Jul 2, 2024 | Making and Systems
SetupHigh-Level OverviewDetailed ExplanationHardware ConfigurationThe Circuit…The CodeFuture ImprovementsSummaryHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions? In this tutorial, we will create a light-activated switch using the PIC10F322 microcontroller...
by Jamie Starling | Jul 2, 2024 | Making and Systems
Adjustable Push Button Timer – XC8 code for PIC10F322.SetupHigh-Level OverviewDetailed ExplanationThe CircuitThe CodeSummaryHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology Solutions? Adjustable Push Button Timer – XC8 code for PIC10F322. In this...
