by Jamie Starling | Oct 11, 2024 | Making and Systems
1. Define Your Project’s Goal2. Choose the Right Microcontroller3. Set Up Your Development Environment4. Get Your Hands on the Hardware5. Write and Test Your Code6. Debug and Troubleshoot7. Document Your Progress8. Expand and Iterate9. Share Your Work Getting Started...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 10, 2024 | Making and Systems
25 Creative LDR Projects to Explore on Your OwnLight Detection and Control ProjectsSecurity and Safety SystemsEntertainment and Display IdeasEnvironmental Monitoring and Green ProjectsLearning and Demonstration ProjectsOther Fun IdeasCore MCU Framework InformationHave...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 10, 2024 | Making and Systems
Light-Sensing System with LDR, Potentiometer, and LED – Using the PIC16F15313The CircuitCircuit BreakdownNow for the CodeCode OverviewPractical Use CasesWhere to Go From HereCore MCU Framework InformationHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke Technology...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 8, 2024 | Making and Systems
Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM and a PotentiometerThe CircuitLet’s walk through each part of the circuit:Putting It All TogetherNow for the CodeBreaking Down the Code: Adjusting LED Brightness with PWM Using a PotentiometerCode OverviewThe Endless LoopSummary of...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 3, 2024 | Making and Systems
Using a Potentiometer to Control an LED and Monitor Values with Serial FeedbackThe CircuitSetting Up the Circuit: Adding Serial Feedback to the MixPutting It All TogetherNow for the CodeBlinking LED with Serial FeedbackInside the Endless LoopWhat’s Happening...
by Jamie Starling | Oct 3, 2024 | Making and Systems
Using a Potentiometer with a PIC Microcontroller To Change Flash Rate of LEDSetting Up the CircuitHow It All Fits TogetherAnd Now The CodeCode OverviewThe Endless LoopWhat’s Happening in the LoopCore MCU Framework InformationHave a Project or Idea!?Seeking Bespoke...
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 | 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 | Nov 28, 2021 | Making and Systems
Received a question about – How to separate a program into multiple files. Simple programs can be put in a single file, but when your program grows larger, while it isn’t impossible to keep it all in one file, it starts to become a big pain in the rear. The purpose of...
by Jamie Starling | Nov 19, 2021 | Making and Systems
Enabling the PICKit or ICD to Supply Power to Your Target Device : In MPLAB – How to Enable the PICKit or ICD to Supply Power to Your Target Device – In MPLAB By default – when you are using the PICKit or other ICD – the power target circuit from device is...
