PIC Projects for Beginners

By: John Iovine

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Paperback | 8 September 2011

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John Iovine has created his next masterwork with PIC Projects for Non-Programmers. Engineers and hobbyists new to the PIC who want to create something today will find a valuable resource in this book. By working through the accessible projects in this book, readers will use a symbolic compiler that allows them to create 'code' via flowcharts immediately, getting their projects up and running quickly! The ability to create applications with the PIC from day one makes this a real page turner and a highly satisfying introduction to microcontrollers for both novices and readers who need to build their skills. The Flowcode 4 software is available on a companion website free of charge.

* Gets readers up and running fast with a quick review of basics and then onto ten tried-and-tested projects

* No languages to learn: Simply drag and drop the icons, plug in the settings and the PIC will respond to the commands

* Step by step guide to using Flowcode 4.

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Flowcode Program Installation	p. 1
Minimum System Requirements	p. 1
Step 1	p. 1
Step 2	p. 1
Step 3	p. 2
Step 4	p. 3
Step 5	p. 3
Step 6	p. 4
Step 7	p. 5
Step 8	p. 6
Step 9	p. 6
Writing Our First Program "Wink"	p. 9
Which Option to Take?	p. 10
Writing the Flowchart	p. 11
Option 1 Simulation	p. 19
Running the Simulation	p. 24
First a Little More on Simulations	p. 24
Step Mode(s)	p. 25
Save Your File	p. 27
Uploading "Wink" Into Microcontroller(s)	p. 29
Real World Circuit (Option 2)	p. 33
PIC Programmers	p. 36
Troubleshooting the Circuit	p. 43
Real World Option 3	p. 44
Preliminaries Finished	p. 49
Binary Number System - Outputting Data	p. 51
Bits	p. 51
Base 2	p. 51
Bytes	p. 52
Binary Addition	p. 53
How Microcontrollers Can Read and Write Binary Numbers	p. 53
Eight-Bit Bytes and Ports	p. 54
Counting in Binary: Using LEDs to Represent Binary Numbers	p. 54
Hardware	p. 65
More on Binary	p. 72
Programming Challenge	p. 75
Reading Data on Input Lines	p. 77
Electrical Signals	p. 77
How the Program Works	p. 85
Alternatives	p. 87
Language Reference Guide	p. 93
Input Icon	p. 93
Output Icon	p. 94
Delay Icon	p. 95
Switch Icons	p. 96
Connection Point 1	p. 98
The Jump Point	p. 98
Loop Icon	p. 98
Call Macro	p. 100
Component Macros	p. 102
Calculation Icon	p. 103
String Icon	p. 105
Interrupt Icon	p. 108
Example of TMRO Properties	p. 110
Code Icon	p. 112
Comment Icon	p. 114
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)	p. 115
LCD Data Pins	p. 116
Let's Start Programming	p. 118
Troubleshooting the Circuit	p. 126
To Create a New Macro	p. 134
Creating Custom LCD Characters	p. 143
RS232 Serial Communication	p. 151
Error Detection Algorithms	p. 153
Parity	p. 153
Baud Rates	p. 153
Serial LCD	p. 455
Serial LCD Power Supply	p. 156
First Program PRG 8.1	p. 158
First Serial Program	p. 161
Second Program 8.2	p. 163
Software Control	p. 165
Creating a PC Link: PIC to PC Communication	p. 168
HyperTerminal/PuTTY	p. 174
PuTTY	p. 177
Programming for PC Communication, PRG8.4	p. 178
Establishing Two-Way Communication or
Controlling the PIC from the PC	p. 183
ECHO	p. 183
The Flowchart	p. 185
Controliing the PIC Microcontroller from the PC	p. 187
UART Hardware	p. 187
Expert Information and Notes for LCD Communication	p. 187
Analog-to-Digital Converters	p. 189
A/D Resolution	p. 191
Sampling Time	p. 191'
First Program	p. 192
Potentiometer Function	p. 193
Getting Practical	p. 199
Simulate or Not Simulate	p. 204
Real World Numbers	p. 208
Enabling - Vref in Flowcode	p. 210
Power Control from DC Motor to AC Appliances	p. 213
Controlling DC Power	p. 213
Using a Transistor as a Switch	p. 213
H-Bridge	p. 217
Another H-Bridge	p. 219
Motor Speed Control	p. 220
Time Period and Frequency	p. 221
Setting Up Our Parameters	p. 226
Visual Speed Control	p. 227
Controlling Mains Power Supply	p. 228
Installing ECIO Drivers	p. 229
Index	p. 237
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