A DIY infrared (IR) thermometer with a PIC 16F690 microcontroller. The thermometer uses a MLX90614 IR sensor to measure the temperature with high resolution and accuracy and displays the result on a LCD display. Click here to see details.
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A neat infrared thermometer with PIC microcontroller
August 24th, 2010Interfacing an ISA Ethernet card to a PIC microcontroller
August 24th, 2010
This looks like a promising way to internet-enable your PIC microcontroller projects. ISA Ethernet cards are now obsolete and you can get piles of them from junk electronics stores for next to nothing.
The project implements a simple webserver based on a PIC18F452 microcontroller that plugs to the net through a 3COM 3C509B Ethernet ISA card. Possibilities are endless.
PIC Microcontroller Voltmeter/Amperemeter
August 22nd, 2010
Here is something I’ve been looking for for a while – a simple and versatile PIC-microcontroller-based voltmeter/amperemeter. Of course, there are many similar projects, but this one fits my requirements best. It is simple to build and not picky when it comes to the need of high-precision resistors, because of an easy calibration routine.
The code is a great starting point for building a more complex project.
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PIC-microcontroller based thermometer with recycled Nokia screen
August 16th, 2010
Isn't it cute?
If there is something I love about an electronics project, it is reuse of old parts – be it a modem, or a power supply, or just a clever use of an old device for a project enclosure.
This project hooks a Nokia 3310 LCD to PIC12F629 or PIC12F675 microcontroller and uses a DS18B20 thermal sensor to measure the temperature. The project is completely documented, with list of components, PCB layout, and detailed construction and configuration instructions.
Not only this, but the design is really cute – no enclosure needed, if you ask me. Everything fits behind the LCD. Hey Apple, even the sleekest new iThingy can’t beat that!
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Multimeter Clock
August 16th, 2010Here is another one of those projects that are just too-cool to describe – a multimeter clock. I just love the design. And such an idea, I think, can come only from a seriously weird brain. I mean this as a compliment.
Here, see for yourself:
Emergency Excuse Generator
July 22nd, 2010
This device is a must-have for any respected professional. Any time the need arises, you will have an original, freshly-generated excuse ready in seconds. One press of the button can get you out of a tight spot ensuring smooth sailing toward retirement and guaranteeing that you don’t have to perform any actual work.
You can give it a try before building it – a fully working on-line version is available here.
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