andro000 said:
I don't have an application in mind. I mostly just want to use the
thing. Well ... ok, something in RC and or robotics? I am open to all
suggestions however. the PIC is a 16C74B.
Thank You,
Mica
It seems odd to ask for ideas about how to use a particular microcontroller
for a project. Normally, one would start with a concept, determine all the
I/O and other parameters, and then find a PIC best suited to the job. The
16C74B is a very versatile part, having 40 pins with all sorts of
capabilities. However, the UV erasable "C" parts are nearly all superceded
by the much more versatile "F" parts, especially for initial development and
debugging. I started using PICs about 5 years ago, with a 16C63, but later
switched to 16F72A.
I am now using an 18F242, which has a richer instruction set, and I'm also
using a PIC18F2331, which has PWM for a motor control project. There are
other PICs specifically designed for R/C. I have the Microchip RFPic
development package, but never used it.
Some simple projects I think would be useful are:
1. A versatile battery charger and condition monitor, with simple LED
readouts and capacity for various cell types and voltages.
2. An AC line voltage monitor/datalogger with remote access using RS232,
TCP/IP, or other means.
3. A woodstove flue temperature monitor/datalogger with overtemperature
alarm, and robotic adjustment of draft.
Paul E. Schoen
www.pstech-inc.com
