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 RECENT NEWS

21.11.2023 15:16 CET Only YOU can unlock your Raspberry Pi 5, if you do this! video was uploaded. Watch it here.

19.9.2023 13:49 CET New look and anniversary video PC USB Projects 10th anniversary. 

25.8.2023 8:58 CET New PCUSBprojects website.

18.8.2023 14:33 CET Salvaging flooded electronics a true story video was released.

6.8.2023 8.39 CET Inside Raspberry Pi 5 video was released.

28.7.2023 16:50 CET Amazing LED lighting upgrade video was released.

22.7.2023 13:24 CET Is our reality real? video was released.

18.7.2023 14:23 CET Raspberry Pi 5 might replace desktop PCs video was added.

5.7.2023 11:47 CET How to make or repair a cheap Ersa soldering iron with a 0.4 mm soldering tip for fine electronics was added.

24.6.2023 4:16 CET Cooling down a PC during a hot summer video was added.

17.6.2023 3:52 CET PCUSBProjects.com domain was registered. Now, PC USB Project website is now much easier to find.

16.6.2023 18:39 CER New home page.

16.6.2023 18:39 CET Removing and reusing Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules from single-borad PCs. Read more.

14.6.2023 6:57 CET: RKM V3 TV Stick firmware upgrades and repairs: How to make a USB 2.0 OTG male type-A to male type-A cable and flush ANDROID OS or Linux image.  Read more here.

15.4.2023 12:59 CET LED lighting controller demo project was added. Read more here.

15.4.2023 18:22 CET Downloads are available again from Google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BG_fyjbgkS7tqA21egx45jAPJ_cew2pj?usp=sharing

6.1.2023 10.48 CET Two new Raspberry Pi projects were added. It is fun to program a ESP32 module in Arduino directly from a Raspberry Pi. I prefer Raspberry Pi 4b with at least 4 GB RAM to program an ESP32 module. Read more here. 

6.1.2023 10:48 CET How about turning Raspberry Pi 4b ON and OFF remotely with a ESP32 module? Read more here.

6.1.2022 8:26 CET It is fun to fly a toy helicopter and even more fun if it has a digital camera. Lets find out how to add ESP32-CAM module to CARSON Easy Tyrann 200 Boost helicopter model and transmit video over WiFi to a smartphone or other computer with WiFi connectivity during the flight. 

27.1.2022 4.31 CET Adding a camera to a helicopter drone article was updated. 3.3 Volt LM6206L3 low voltage dropout regulators now provide power from the helicopter drone battery, which provides power to the ESP32-CAM module, if battery voltage is above 3.3 V.

11.11.2021 17:35 CET PIC32 USB-to-RS232 bridge / programmer project was added.

8.11.2021 8:00 CET Handy miniature COVID-19 LED lamp project was added. 

26.1.2021 14:02 CET PIC32 USB to RS-232 TTL communication bridge project was added.

30.11.2020 10:30 CET Secure ESP32 Internet Radio with wired Ethernet connection project was updated.

19.11.2020 13:53 CET ADDING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA TO ESP32 AND ESP8266 MODULES project was added.

24.10.2020 14:59 CET ESP32-Ethernet to Wi-Fi bridge project was added.

16.10.2020 17.07 CET ESP32 OGG SoundRecorder project was added.

10.9.2020 14.17 CET Fake video camera to scare off burglars, thieves and chasers project was added.

18.8.2020 13:15 CET ESP32-CAM based secure flash LED camera project was added.

6.7.2020 6:51 CET Secure ESP32 Internet Radio with wired Ethernet connection project was updated with optional peripherals.

26.6.2020 8:32 CET Secure ESP32 Internet Radio with wired Ethernet connection project was added.

11.5.2020 11:44 CET ESP32-CAM Music Player example was added.

23.4.2020 9:38 CET ESP32-CAM Secure Offline Video Recorder example was added.

30.3.2020 6:15 CET Tractor model IoT conversion project was added.

24.3.2020 6:46 CET ESP8266_SDcard_WEBServer_DEMO was added. It features HTTP WEB Server with SD card and Wi-Fi Access Point. 

Read more about adding a flash memory card (SD card) to ESP8266-13 module.

7.2.2020 16:00 CET ESP8266_APWP_DEMO was added. It features HTTP WEB Server and Wi-Fi Access Point.

7.2.2020 14:46 CET Adding a flash memory card to ESP8266-13 module webpage was added to Custom Projects section.

5.2.2020 14:05 CET ESP8266 PROGRAMS webpage was added to Custom project section. The new page hosts various Arduino IDE projects for ESP8266 modules. The projects combine a number of functionalities that are not available in the examples library.

30.1.2020 15:23 CET Programming ESP8266-13 with MCP2200 USB to TTL RS-232 communication bridge project was updated with a new schematic. Three 330 ohm resistors were added to GPIO0, GPIO2 and GPIO15 pins to limit the electric current in case of MCP2200 pins that are connected to corresponding ESP8266-13 pins are simultaneously programmed as outputs with different logical levels.

30.1.2020 3.46 CET Programming ESP8266-13 with MCP2200 USB to TTL RS-232 communication bridge project was added.

3.10.2019 19:20 CET ATSAMV71 Xplained Ultra and SAMV71Q21B SUPPORT was added. Read more here.

23.5.2018 15:26 CET Hardware Password Manager Project was added. Read more here.

3.1.2018 1:53 CET PIC24FJ64GB002 support is now available for PIC32MX250F128B to Velleman K8055 and K8055N adapters. The new PIC24FJ64GB002 firmware v1.0 supports basic functionality. Go to Downloads section to download PIC24FJ64GB002 firmware v1.0.zip.

7.11.2017 5:23 CET PIC32MX Sound recorder project was added.

23.8.2017 8:37 CET OPERATIONAL BRAIN SCANNER CONCEPT:  Updated.

12.7.2017 16:34 CET OPERATIONAL BRAIN SCANNER CONCEPT: Very interesting new concept. No need for head on devices. Can control everithing

23.2.2017 9:36 CET PIC32MX270F256B firmware v3.1.3 firmware was released. Negative temperatures are now shown correctly on Weather Station v2.0. Configuration Editor is included in PIC32MX270F256B firmware v3.1.3 - 8 MHz.zip. Read more about Modular weather station project here.

20.6.2016 5:13 CET LEGO remote controlled truck v2.4 got a more reliable cog transmission... Read more here.

13.6.2016 4:06 CET ROBOT remote contontroller v5.8 (3D TouchPad - 2D) and ROBOT remote contontroller v6.0 (3D TouchPad - 3D) applications with source codes were added to the Downloads section. Read more here.

9.6.2016 16:08 CET 2D and 3D robot controller simulator for Microchip 3D TouchPad (a comprehensive x64 sample application with source code)

8.6.2016 7:15 CET Microchip GestIC technology demonstration videos were added.

1.6.2016 6:33 CET GestIC is a promising Microchip technology that goes a step further from a classic 2D touch pad technology. Read here about integrating GestIC in Microsoft.NET applications.

 

18.4.2016 8.56 CET UPDATED: How to write and test your first program for MPLAB Xpress Evaluation Board? See how here

11.4.2016 11:22 CET PIC32MX270F256B firmware v3.1.0 firmware was released. It adds enhances support for Weather Station v2.0. Configuration Editor is included in PIC32MX270F256B firmware v3.1.0.zip. Read more about Modular weather station project here.

6.4.2016 5:43 CET Internet of Things support (IoT) article was updated with new information on using a CDC driver. Read more here.

25.3.2016 2:58 CET SD CARD USB INTERFACE: How to read an SD card with 8 GB or more using PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit AND Expansion Board with SD card PICtail board? Click here to read more.

12.3.2016 8.56 CET How to write and test your first program for MPLAB Xpress Evaluation Board? See how here

7.3.2016 4:45 CET A new example was added Downloads section to demonstrate PIC32 DMAC operation in IoT. Get SV_TTL-RS232-Meter v1.1.zip to see how easy it is to use DMA data transfers with UARTs.

3.3.2016 21:53 CET Internet of Things support (IoT) article was updated. Read more here.

28.2.2016 21:53 CET Internet of Things support (IoT) is now available. Read more here.

9.2.2016 2:39 CET ROBOT remote contontroller v5.6 (ROBOT remote contontroller v5.6.zip) application with source code was released. It includes logarithmic response to joystick control stick movements to make directional steering easier and more efficient. Higher speeds usually require only small front wheels directional angle corrections to achieve a desired path.

30.1.2016 7:31 CET ROBOT remote contontroller v5.4 (ROBOT remote contontroller v5.4.zip) application with source code and a new PIC32MX270F256B firmware v.2.9.3 (PIC32MX270F256B_firmware_v2.9.3 for ROBOTIC LEGO TRUCK v2.3.zip) for LEGO remote truck v2.3 were released.

25.1.2016 13:03 CET LEGO analog position encoder is useful for any application that needs a precise position information. Analog position encoder (for LEGO remote controlled truck) article was added to demonstrate how simple it is to measure a LEGO robot front wheels direction angle.

4.1.2016 12:23 CET LEGO remote controlled truck steering and traction enhancements

11.12.2015 6:04 CET 16-bit thermometer and thermostat: DigiTM application with source code project was updated.

11.12.2015 5:56 CET Modular Weather Station Project (v1.0 and v2.0) project was updated.

5.12.2015 5:29 CET LEGO remote controlled truck got a much more durable clutch and a new control application (source code included) that make the steering easier and much more precise.

4.12.2015 9:01 CET LEGO remote controlled truck controller circuit schematic was updated with USB resistors.

30.11.2015 4:04 CET LEGO remote controlled truck controller circuit schematic was added to LEGO remote control robot article.

29.11.2015 12:07 CET Is it truly possible to use LEGO Power Functions with LEGO Mining truck (42035) set? Read more here.

29.11.2015 4:40 CET A chain tensioner was added to LEGO remote controlled robot to prevent the drive chain from jumping over the cog teeth when more drive power is needed.

28.11.2015 8:25 CET Do you like to play with LEGO bricks? Build a remote controlled LEGO truck based on PIC32! Here are the instructions.

19.11.2015 11:56 CET Modular Weather Station Project (v1.0 and v2.0) is now in its second stage. A new PIC32 based base stration is now the heart of the Weather station. Real time weather information updates are now possible.

19.11.2015 11:22 CET PIC32MX270F256B firmware v3.0.0 firmware was released. It adds support for Weather Station v2.0. Configuration Editor is included in PIC32MX270F256B firmware v3.0.0.zip

12.11.2015 5:46 CET 32-bit weather station base module schematic was updated.

12.9.2015 17:47 CET PIC18 based 8-bit weather station is getting obsolete. The new 32-bit heart of the weather station adds new functionalities. Click on the schematic to see the details. Use PIC32MX250F128B firmware or PIC32MX270F256B firmware to operate it. A new dedicated firmware and a new application are coming soon.

28.5.2015 4:02 CET PIC32 ICSP microcontroller programmer article was updated.

27.5.2015 7:21 CET ICSP microcontroller programmer software is more difficult to make that JTAG programmer software, but the hardware simpler to build and the programmer is more versatile. The programmer operation during PIC32 programming is similar to PICkit3. You also get the source code... Now, the first version is ready! You can get it here. Source code is included.

27.5.2015 4:39 CET PIC32MX270F256B firmware v2.9.3 - 8 MHz XT was released it includes support for ICSP PIC32MX1xx/2xx Programmer based on PIC32MX270F256B.

14.4.2015 4:56 CET PIC32MX270F256B firmware v2.9.1 with MSD support was released. It adds mass storage device (30 kB) functionality, so the microcontroller may also store application configuration data.

4.4.2015 19:30 CET How to get the latest PE for a custom PIC32 programmer?

1.3.2015 4:55 CET 8-channel low frequency PWM generator and Up to 9 channel 32-bit arbitrary frequency PWM generation with PIC32 output compare units articles were updated with new information on PIC32MZ microcontrollers.

21.2.2015 17:54 CET New PIC18F26J50 firmware PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.8.1 - universal.zip was released. Modular weather station can now gather data from up to 10 RMUs. Use PC USB Projects HEX Editor v3.0 to set your configuration.

15.2.2015 21:08 CET ROBOT remote contontroller v4.1 (x64).zip example is available from Downloads section.

8.2.2015 10:10 CET PC USB Project Programming guide v3.7 is now available. It includes robot controller programming, Modular weather station extensions, MCP2200 programming and a lot of practical examples.

 

7.2.2015 13:54 CET ROBOT remote contontroller v4.0 sample application and LIB_PCUSBProjects v7.0(x64).dll with standard PC joystick support (2 axes, 10 buttons, sliders...) were released to Downloads section. You can now control your robot with ease...

3.2.2015 4:36 CET ROBOT remote contontroller v3.1 sample application and PIC32MX270F256B firmware v2.9.2 were released to Downloads section. They provide a more reliable robot control. Robot is now stopped, if the wireless connection to the PC is lost. The accumulator battery voltage can now be measured.

1.2.2015 3:54 CET ROBOT remote contontroller v3.0 sample application was released to Downloads section. It has a new robot control interface that supports a remote control console. See PIC32 remote controlled robot project for more information.

1.2.2015 3:53 CET LIB_PCUSBProjects v6.5(x64).dll was released. Get it from Downloads section. It supports fully supports MCP2200 (Microchip preprogrammed microcontroller).

30.1.2015 20:38 CET PIC32 remote controlled robot project now also includes PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.9.1 for the ROBOT.

29.1.2015 12:42 CET PIC32 remote controlled robot project article was updated with new information.

29.1.2015 10:49 CET PIC32 remote controlled robot project article was updated with new information.

29.1.2015 8:03 CET PIC32 remote controlled robot project article was updated. Firmware and open source remote controller software were added.

20.1.2015 16:34 CET PIC32 remote controlled robot project article was updated with new information and circuit schematics.

20.1.2015 16:22 CET PIC32 remote controlled robot project article was updated with new information and circuit schematics.

20.1.2015 13:21 CET Robot controller circuit schematics in PIC32 remote controlled robot project article was updated.

20.1.2015 12:46 CET PIC32 remote controlled robot project article was added to Custom projects section. Circuits schematics are included.

19.1.2015 6:56 CET How many K8055 and K8055N boards can I connect to a PC? article from Velleman experiment boards K8055 and K8055N upgrade projects section was updated.

19.1.2015 6:44 CET Getting two Velleman K8055N-2 boards to program each other “on the fly” via SK9 connectors article from Velleman experiment boards K8055 and K8055N upgrade projects section was updated.

18.1.2015 5:19 CET PIC Programmer 2.0c and PIC Programmer 2.0d applications with source codes were released to Downloads section. PIC Programmer 2.0c may be used with PIC18F24J50 with the original Velleman firmware to turn it into a PIC18F microcontroller programmer. But it is recommendable to use a PIC18F26J50 microcontroller with the latest PC USB Projects firmware for super fast PIC18 microcontroller programming with the latest PIC Programmer v2.9.9 application (source code included).

12.1.2015 7:30 CET Modular weather station v3.0 software example with source files was released. It logs all the collected weather data into PIC18F26J50 RAM once per hour. Get Weather Station v3.0 x64 with data logger.zip from Downloads section.

12.1.2015 7:20 CET LIB_PCUSBProjects v6.3.NET4(x64).dll was released get it from Downloads section. It supports Modular weather station weather data logger.

12.1.2015 7:18 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.8 with Modular weather station weather data logger was released. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.8 - universal.zip file from Downloads section.

6.1.2015 15:37 CET HOT TOPICS webpage errors were corrected.

6.1.2015 7:49 CET Quick Start Guide was updated with new information.

5.1.2015 14:40 CET Quick Start Guide was updated with new infromation.

2.1.2015 1:08 CET PIC32MX270F256B firmware v2.9.1 - all subversions.zip was added to Downloads section. The file includes a number of different versions of PC USB Projects firmware v2.9.1 HEX files for PIC32MX270F256B microcontrollers.

30.12.2014 21:11 CET PIC32MZ2048EC VB.NET Demo v2.0 x64.zip supports both PIC32MZ2048ECH144 - firmware v2.9.2 for Starter Kit.zip and PIC32MZ2048ECH100 - firmware v2.9.2 - universal.zip with LIB_PCUSBProjects v6.2.NET4(x64).dll. Get it from Downloads section.

30.12.2014 20:52 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH144 - firmware v2.9.2 for Starter Kit.zip is now available from Downloads section. It is intended for Microchip PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit with optional extension board.

30.12.2014 20:14 CET LIB_PCUSBProjects v6.2.NET4(x64).dll was released get it from Downloads section. It extends support to PIC32MZ2048EC microcontrollers in cluding PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit.

30.12.2014 12:20 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 - firmware v2.9.2 - universal.zip is now available from Downloads section. Some minor bugs were removed. Read more here.

29.12.2014 12:30 CET PIC32MZ2048EC VB.NET Demo (x64).zip VB.NET example is available from Downloads section. Read more here.

29.12.2014 12:20 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 - firmware v2.9.1 (full version) is now available from Downloads section. Read more here.

26.12.2014 17:47 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 - firmware v2.9.1 - beta is now available from Downloads section. Read more here.

26.12.2014 16:46 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 to Velleman K8055-1 experiment board adapter schematic was updated. Two NPN transistors and two resistors were added to provide a better PWM and D/A conversion.

19.12.2014 8:05 CET Microsoft Visual Basic.NET support for PIC32MX250F128B, PIC32MX270F256B, PIC32MZ2048ECH100 and PIC32MZ2048ECH144 (PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit) article from CUSTOM PROJECTS section was updated.

18.12.2014 23:05 CET How to revive a stuck PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit? article was updated with information on a particular case that lead to the starter kit getting stuck.

18.12.2014 19:35 CET How to revive a stuck PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit? article was updated with a new more reliable recovery method.

18.12.2014 17:59 CET Which USB cable do I need to connect my PIC microcontroller to a PC? article from Expert advice section was updated with helix cable photo.

18.12.2014 14:23 CET How to revive a stuck PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit? article was added TIPS & TRICKS & Troubleshooting section.

18.12.2014 7:52 CET How to program PIC32MZ EC Starter Kit with PICkit 3? article was added TIPS & TRICKS & Troubleshooting section.

18.12.2014 5:41 CET How to tackle Hi-Speed USB problems on PIC32MZ EC microcontrollers? article was added to Expert advice section.

18.12.2014 5:30 CET Which USB cable do I need to connect my PIC microcontroller to a PC? article from Expert advice section was updated.

13.12.2014 4:40 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 to Velleman K8055-1 experiment board adapter photos were added.

13.12.2014 3:43 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 to Velleman K8055N-2 experiment board adapter schematic was updated. A/D inputs RA0 and RA1 were rerouted.

7.12.2014 12:47 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 to Velleman K8055-1 experiment board adapter schematic was updated with two MOSFET transistors.

6.12.2014 12:47 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 to Velleman K8055-1 experiment board adapter schematic was updated.

4.12.2014 10:03 CET Which USB cable do I need to connect my PIC microcontroller to a PC? article was added to Expert advice section.

29.11.2014 1:32 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 to Velleman K8055N-2 experiment board adapter article was added to Velleman experiment boards K8055 and K8055N upgrade projects section.

26.11.2014 9:44 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 to Velleman K8055-1 experiment board adapter article was added to Velleman experiment boards K8055 and K8055N upgrade projects section.

26.11.2014 9:07 CET QUICK START GUIDE was updated with the information on using a Velleman K8055-1 or a K8055N-2 experiment board as a simple microcontroller programmer.

26.11.2014 6:12 CET QUICK START GUIDE was added as section 12. Now, you can start your project in just a few simple steps.

26.11.2014 3:50 CET PIC18F24J50 firmware upgrade or replacement with preprogrammed PIC18F26J50 adds many new functionalities article was updated.

26.11.2014 3:42 CET Multithreading support and 64-bit application support articles from CUSTOM PROJECTS section were updated.

24.11.2014 5:14 CET Microsoft Visual Basic.NET support for PIC32MX250F128B, PIC32MX270F256B and PIC32MZ2048ECH100 artivle from CUSTOM PROJECTS section was updated with PIC32MZ2048ECH100 information.

24.11.2014 4:51 CET How to get PIC32MZ2048ECH100 working on USB? article was updated with a new PIC32MZ2048ECH100 programming example.

24.11.2014 4:34 CET  PIC32MZ2048ECH100 - firmware v2.9.1 - alpha.zip has been released. Build your basic USB circuit and use example Multithreading support from CUSTOM PROJECTS section to program and test your PIC32MZ2048ECH100 microcontroller.

21.11.2014 17:20 CET How to make a large (flash) RAM drive with 1 MB or more inside a microcontroller? article was added to Expert advice section.

21.11.2104 14.46 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 BASIC CIRCUIT was updated. New implementation ideas were added.

21.11.2014 14:13 CET New photos were added to PIC32MZ2048ECH100 - 100-pin PIM basic USB circuit article in CUSTOM PROJECTS section.

21.11.2014 10:51 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 microcontroller may be attached to a PC as an external disk drive! Get PIC32MZ2048ECH100 USB flash drive.zip with the HEX file from Downloads section.

20.11.2014 10:49 CET Can a PIC32 microcontroller work as a USB flash RAM stick? topic was added to TIPS & TRICKS & Troubleshooting section.

20.11.2014 10:06 CET How to get PIC32MZ2048ECH100 working on USB? article was added to Expert advice section.

20.11.2104 9.18 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 BASIC CIRCUIT was updated. PIC32MZ2048ECH100 100-pin PIM now works as a flash RAM USB stick.

18.11.2104 16.01 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 BASIC CIRCUIT was updated.

17.11.2104 10.53 CET PIC32MZ2048ECH100 BASIC CIRCUIT was added to Custom projects section.

16.11.2014 3:44 CET UPDATED EXPERT ADVICE: How to connect PIC32MZ2048ECH100 PIM to a standard PCB or Velleman K8055N-2 experiment board?

13.11.2014 3:50 CET NEW EXPERT ADVICE: How to connect PIC32MZ2048ECH100 PIM to a standard PCB or Velleman K8055N-2 experiment board?

11.11.2014 6:57 CET NEW EXPERT ADVICE: What are PIC32MZ2048EC advantages?

8.11.2014 5:02 CET DOWNLOAD section has been moved to https://sites.google.com/site/pcusbprojectsdownloads website to make room for new contents.

25.10.2014 5:06 CET You can build a simple Weather station and later add later additional functionality. Read the article in Expert advice section.

20.10.2014 3:35 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7.2 (for GLCD) was released. The touchscreen can now be used to switch display illumination ON or OFF. Get PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7.2 (for GLCD).zip from Downloads section.

20.10.2014 12:39 CET PIC18F4550 universal firmware v2.7 (PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7 - universal (not for GLCD).zip) was released. This firmware is not intended for GLCD, but for general use. Use PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7.1 for GLCD. Though PIC18F4550 universal firmware v2.7 has similar functionalities than PIC18F26J60 firmware v2.7, PIC18F4550 lacks some hardware functional units. This implies that some functionalities like real time clock and enhanced CCP units are not supported.

19.10.2014 19:30 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v3.5 was released. LIB_PCUSBProjects v6.0.NET4(x64).dll, PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.8 and PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7.1 are now fully covered.

19.10.2014 10:53 CET Weather Station v2.9 example was released. Remote GLCD can now display graphic elements (points, lines, rectangles, boxes). Different character fonts may be used to display weather information. Get Weather Station v2.9 example (x64).zip from Downloads section.

19.10.2014 10:51 CET GLCD DEMO v3 programming example with source code (GLCD DEMO v3 (x64).zip) has been added. The new  example supports line graphics.

19.10.2014 8:04 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7.1 with a minor I2C bug correction is available from Downloads section.

19.10.2014 8:03 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.8 with accurate time display. It supports enhanced Modular weather station connection to GLCD. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.8 - universal.zip file from Downloads section.

18.10.2014 8:08 CET LIB_PCUSBProjects v6.0.NET4(x64).dll was released get it from Downloads section. It supports PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.7 and PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7 new functionalities.

18.10.2014 8:04 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.7 with graphics functions support (dot, line, rectangle, box) and 5 inbuilt character fonts is available from Downloads section. Touchscreen support has been added.

18.10.2014 8:03 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.7 with enhanced stability, RMU (remote measurement unit support) and enhanced GLCD support + is available. Floating point values are now rouned before beeing displayed. It supports enhanced Modular weather station GLCD support. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.7 - universal.zip file from Downloads section.

17.10.2014 4:35 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.6 with enhanced RMU (remote measurement unit support) and enhanced GLCD support is available. Floating point values are now rouned before beeing displayed. It supports enhanced Modular weather station GLCD support. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.6 - universal.zip file from Downloads section.

16.10.2014 14:10 CET Graphics LCD with touchscreen article was updated with new information on making an I2C connection to an I2C master device (ex. Modular weather station).

16.10.2014 5:13 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.6 with 5 inbuilt character fonts is available from Downloads section. Touchscreen support has been added.

15.10.2014 21:36 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.5 with RMU (remote measurement unit support) and enhanced GLCD support is available from Downloads section. It supports enhanced Modular weather station GLCD support. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.5 - universal.zip file.

14.10.2014 4:56 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.4 with enhanced GLCD support is available from Downloads section. It supports enhanced Modular weather station GLCD support. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.4 - universal.zip file.

13.10.2014 6:30 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.3 with GLCD support is available from Downloads section. This makes software support for I2C protocol more reliable and more flexible to support different devices demands. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.3 - universal.zip file.

6.10.2014 12:37 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.5.5 with enhanced I2C slave support and enhanced character generator is available from Downloads section. Touchscreen support has been added.

6.10.2014 5:17 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.5.4 with enhanced I2C slave support and enhanced character generator is available from Downloads section. 

28.9.2014 23:17 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.5.3 with I2C slave support and enhanced character generator is available from Downloads section. 

24.9.2014 7:59 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.2 with software I2C clock stretching support is available from Downloads section. This makes software support for I2C protocol more reliable and more fexible to support different devices demands. Get PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.2 - universal.zip file.

17.9.2014 14:22 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v3.4 was released. GLCD functions are now described in detail.

15.9.2014 5:00 CET GLCD DEMO v2 programming example with source code (GLCD DEMO v2 (x64).zip) has been added. The new programming example supports 4 text styles. Some new photos were also added..

14.9.2014 23:17 CET PIC18F4550 firmware v2.5.2 with enhanced character generator and LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.8.NET4(x64).dll  are now available from Downloads section. 

14.9.2014 10:46 CET Article: "How to display text on a graphics display?" was added to Expert advice section.

14.9.2014 7:19 CET  PIC18F4550 firmware v2.5.1 with character generator is now available from Downloads section. A new programming exmaple with source code (GLCD DEMO (x64).zip) has also been added. The example is based on the new LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.7.NET4(x64).dll.

11.9.2014 0:36 CET PIC18F4550 with GLCD + touchscreen schematic and a programming example are now available.

10.9.2014 6:53 CET Programming guides were consolidated to the latest version.

9.9.2014 6.56 CET Article: How to connect a 4-wire resistance tuchscreen to a PIC microcontroller? updated with a programming example.

8.9.2014 11:00 CET Article: How to connect a 4-wire resistance tuchscreen to a PIC microcontroller? was added to Expert advice section.

6.9.2014 7:33 CET Basic circuit for PIC18F4550 to work over USB 2.0 was added to Custom projects section.

5.9.2014 23:12 CET Article: "Basic circuit for PIC18F24J50 or PIC18F26J50 to work over USB 2.0" was updated with new information.

5.9.2014 12:26 CET PIC18F4550 support is available.

5.9.2014 7:18 CET High programming voltage adapter for Super speed microcontroller programmer schematic was updated with PIC18F4550 programming information.

31.8.2014 4:04 CET Expert advice: "How to program PIC32MX270F256B? Is it really more diffucult than programming PIC32MX250F128B?" was updated.

29.8.2014 10.42 CET Sample application Weather Station v2.8 (x64).zip was released. It supports remote temperature sensors reading.

29.8.2014 9:48 CET To new chapters were added to PC USB Projects website: "PROGRAMMING GUIDE" and "WHERE TO BY PARTS?". They will help you to start a project. Some of the PC USB Projects website contents were also revised.

28.8.2014 14:22 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v3.3 was released. This is a revised version of the previous programming guide (v3.2).

28.8.2014 10:30 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v3.2 was released.

28.8.2014 9:41 CET EXPERT ADVICE: How to program PIC32MX270F256B? Is it really more diffucult than programming PIC32MX250F128B? was added.

28.8.2014 9:32 CET PIC32MX250F128B/PIC32MX270F256B USB Setup Utility v2.0 information was updated.

27.8.2014 5.55 CET PIC32MX270F256B information was added to projects on PC USB Projects website.

27.8.2014 4:13 CET PIC32MX270F256B microcontroller firmware v2.9.1 has been released. The new microcontroller is cheaper and faster than its predecessor. It has twice the RAM and twice the EEPROM size, but it is otherwise hardware compatible with PIC32MX250F128B. Use LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.6.NET4 to access the microcontroller via USB. Get PIC32MX270F256B firmware v2.9.1 - all subversions + HEX Editor + FWI.zip with all subversions and HEX Editor v3.0 and and a FWI file from Downloads section. The circuit designs (schematics) are the same as for PIC32MX250F128B! Get then from CUSTOM PROJECTS section.

25.8.2014 17:30 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v3.1 was released. Index was updated.

25.8.2014 12:55 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v3.0 was released. It covers the latest DLLs and firmwares including Modular Weather Station programming.

23.8.2014 5:48 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7.1, LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.6.NET4(x64).dll and Weather station v2.7 (x64) example were released. The new firmware supports easy reading of temperatire, humidity and air pressure in independant weather station operation mode. Room temperature, relative humidity and compensated air pressure are also displayed immediatley after the weather station is plugged into an USB port. The firmware also supports digital clock display and wireless communications. See Modular Weather Station Project for more information. LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.6.NET4 - header file.zip is also available.

20.8.2014 5:48 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.7, LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.5.NET4(x64).dll and Weather station v2.6 example were released. The new firmware supports independant weather station operation. Room temperature, relative humidity and compensated air pressure are displayed immediatley after the weather station is plugged into an USB port. The firmware also supports digital clock display and wireless communications. See Modular Weather Station Project for more information. LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.5.NET4 - header file.zip is also available.

14.8.2014 14.46 CET Sample application Weather Station v2.5 x64.zip was released. Some minor bugs were corrected.

26.7.2014 15:27 CET Weather Station v2.3 project has was added to Downloads section. Modular weather station is a developing project. The second version adds air pressure measurement, but much more is still to come... Download Weather Station v2.3 x64.zip and see how to make it. Additional issues were resolved. Schematic is included in the ZIP file.

 

26.7.2014 6:42 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.14 - universal.zip was released to replace the older versions. SW I2C support was enhanced and Quick Start Instructions were added.

 

26.7.2014 10:05 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.13 - universal.zip was released to replace the older versions. A bug in v2.6.12 was corrected.

 

25.7.2014 13:05 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.12 - universal.zip was updated due to a mistake in FWI files.

25.7.2014 10:55 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.12 and LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.4.NET4(x64).dll were released. The new firmware supports VU meter functionality on arbitrary ports. New FWI files were addred to suport additional configurable firmware parameters. There is also VU meter example (x64).zip example. That enables 8-bit VU meter functionality for Velleman K8055-1 and K8055N-2 boards. Outputs Q1 through Q8 are used as VU meter display and ADC 0 or ADC 1 may be used as analog inputs.

12.7.2014 5:18 CET Printed circuit board design for PIC32MX250F128B basic circuit is now available in PIC32MX250F128B - PCB - basic circuit - v1.0 - KiCAD - GERBER - 12.7.2014.zip file from Downloads section.

 

10.7.2014 5:17 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.11 was released. K8055 adapter FWI file and PWM setup problems after reconfiguration for K8055 adapter were resolved. FWI file for Velleman K8055N-2 support was added. Click here to download the new unversal firmware pack for PIC18F26J50.

 

4.7.2014 11:03 CET A new article was added to explain Modular Weather Station concept and schematic.

4.7.2014 9:15 CET Fully parameterized software I2C bus support (PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.11) article was added to TIPS & TRICKS & Troubleshooting section.

2.7.2014 15:27 CET Weather Station v2.1 project has was added to Downloads section. Modular weather station is a developing project. The second version adds air pressure measurement, but much more is still to come... Download Weather Station v2.1 (x64).zip and see how to make it. Additional issues were resolved. Schematic is included in the ZIP file.

2.7.2014 14:46 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v2.0 was released. Software I2C interface on PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.10 is now covered. The new programming guide is available from Downloads section.

2.7.2014 9:58 CET Weather Station v2.1 project has was added to Downloads section. Modular weather station is a developing project. The second version adds air pressure measurement, but much more is still to come... Download Weather Station v2.1 (x64).zip and see how to make it. Stability issues were resolved. Schematic is included in the ZIP file.

2.7.2014 2:49 CET Weather Station v2.0 project has was added to Downloads section. Modular weather station is a developing project. The second version adds air pressure measurement, but much more is still to come... Download Weather Station v2.0 (x64).zip and see how to make it. Schematic is included in the ZIP file.

 

2.7.2014 2:14 CET Weather Station v1.0 (x64).zip was updated with new schematic. Pull-ups were missing.

 

2.7.2014 2:14 CET A new LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.3.NET4(x64).dll programming library was released. Software I2C support includes word read and write operations.

 

2.7.2014 2:14 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.10 was released. Software I2C interface is now supported on arbitrary pins of the selected port. HEX file is now fully parametrized, so many new features are configurable (including VID and PID). A RFM69CW receive function bug was corrected. Click here to download it.

 

30.6.2014 15:51 CET A new project wasadded to Downloads section. Modular weather station is a developing project. The first version features humidity and temperature measurement, but much more is still to come... Download Weather Station v1.0 (x64).zip and see how to make it. Schematic is included in the ZIP file.

30.6.2014 6:04 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.9 was released. Software I2C interface is now supported on arbitrary pins of the selected port. HEX file is now fully parametrized, so many new features are configurable (including VID and PID). A RFM69CW receive function bug was corrected. Click here to download it.

 

30.6.2014 4:40 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v3.0 (x64 & x86 & .NET2 & .NET4) - new FWIs.zip includes new FWI files and firmwares PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.9 and PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.9.1 (they are included). The new FWIs support USB descriptor configuration (including VID and PID).

 

29.6.2014 4:50 CET A new LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.2.NET4(x64).dll programming library with fully reconfigurable software I2C support was released.

 

29.6.2014 4:19 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.8 was released. Software I2C interface is now supported on arbitrary pins of the selected port. HEX file is now fully parametrized, so many new features are configurable. Click here to download it.

 

29.6.2014 4:18 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v3.0 user guide is now available. Click here to read it. You can also download it from Downloads section.

29.6.2014 4:18 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v3.0 (32-bit and 64-bit versions and .NET2 and .NET4) was released to Downloads section. It makes use of large monitors. New PIC32MX2xxFxxxB *.FWI file enables more features to be edited directly in a HEX file. Functional presets are now possible.

 

19.6.2014 16:28 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v2.2 user guide is now available. Click here to read it. You can also download it from Downloads section.

18.6.2014 16:28 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v2.2 (32-bit and 64-bit versions and .NET2 and .NET4) was released to Downloads section. It makes use of large monitors. New PIC32MX2xxFxxxB *.FWI file enables more features to be edited directly in a HEX file.

18.6.2014 5:22 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v2.1 (32-bit and 64-bit versions and .NET2 and .NET4) was released to Downloads section. Feature selection bug is now corrected.

 

17.6.2014 23:00 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v2.0 (32-bit and 64-bit versions and .NET2 and .NET4) was released to Downloads section. The new HEX Editor v2.0 supports *.FWI (firmware information) file with specification of user configurable parameters. Many new options are now available. Double click on a feature to edit it....

 

12.6.2014 10:00 CET PC USB Projects HEX Editor v1.0 with source code (32-bit and 64-bit versions) was released to Downloads section. It enables changing the contents of an arbitrary *.HEX file. This way preset values (such as crystal oscillator frequency) may be altered prior to programming the *.HEX file to a microcontroller.

 

9.6.2014 8:21 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.7 was released. Wireless RFM69CW responder and addressing modes are now supported for PIC18F26J50, too.

4.6.2014 16:40 CET Is ATmega328P just a toy compared to PIC32MX250F128B? topic was added to Expert advice section.

4.6.2014 10:13 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v1.8 was released together with new PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.9.1 that adds automatic wireless responder 16-bit addressing and a new LIB_PCUSBProjects v5.1.NET4(x64).dll programming library with new RFM69CW functions. The new software is available from Downloads section.

30.5.2014 11:01 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v1.7 was released. Information on programming EEPROM defaults for automatic wireless responder was added.

30.5.2014 10:07 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v1.6 was released together with new PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.8.8 that adds automatic wireless responder functionality and a new LIB_PCUSBProjects v4.9.NET4(x64).dll programming library that supports the wireless responder module control functions.

27.5.2014 5:03 CET Hot topics page was improved... Just click on a photo or a picture and you will get to the topic...

 

21.5.2014 7:45 CET Wireless chat can really be fun, if you play computer games, or if you just want to test HopeRF RFM69CW wireless transceiver module. Read more here. A new RFM69CW wireless chat example was added to Downloads section.

20.5.2014 21:46 CET PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.8.7 has a default VID = 0x4D8 and PID = 0xDD01. Use PIC32MX250F128B_setup_utility v2.0 to set a desired PID and VID combination. Most samples have a preset PID = 0xD001.

 

20.5.2014 13:55 CET FAST PACKET BASED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR JUST 5€ are now possible. PC USB Projects PROGRAMMING GUIDE v1.5, LIB_PCUSBProjects v4.8.NET4(x64).dll, PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.5, PIC32F250F128B firmware v2.8.7 and RFM69CW_DEMO(x64) programming example were released to Downloads section!

 

19.5.2014 10:25 CET Real time clock (RTC) and timed operations article in Home automation section was updated.

 

12.5.2014 10:46 CET PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.8.6 and LIB_PCUSBProjects v4.7.NET4(x64).dll universal libraries were released. SPI1 interface is now supported in PIC32MX250F128B firmware, too. This enables faster wireless communications via RFM69CW as well as other register based SPI1 communications. Get the new FW and DLLs from Downloads section. 

5.5.2014 6:07 CET PC USB Projects Programming Guide v1.4 was released. The new addition is SPI interface programming.

 

5.5.2014 5:16 CET How to properly configure RFM69CW and transfer data? article was added to TIPS & TRICKS & Troubleshooting section.

 

3.5.2014 7:19 CET LIB_PCUSBProjects v4.5.NET4(x64).dll has been released. It add HW SPI support for PIC32MX250F128B.

 

2.5.2014 6:15 CET Read How to get PIC32 SPI interface working? article to understand SPI operation and avoid common mistakes in your HW SPI and SW SPI communication software. RFM69CW to PIC32MX250F128B connection schematic is included.

 

2.5.2014 11:29 CET Read How to get PIC18 SPI interface working? article was updated with RFM69CW to PIC18F26J50 connection schematic.

30.4.2014 11:00 CET How to: My web browser does not display all the contents on this website topics on the sidebar was updated with information on Google Chrome. The website compatibility with Google Chrome was verified and the site content was updated to display correctly with Google Chrome.

 

30.4.2014 10:24 CET New PC USB Projects website layout.

 

29.4.2014 9:17 CET How start a project topics was added to News & Information section.

 

28.4.2014 12:42 CET How to get PIC18 SPI interface working? article was updated with an additional advice.

 

28.4.2014 11:29 CET Read How to get PIC18 SPI interface working? article to understand SPI operation and avoid common mistakes in your HW SPI and SW SPI communication software.

 

28.4.2014 9:17 CET PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.4, LIB_PCUSBProjects v4.4.NET4(x64).dll and PIC18F26J50 - SPI example (x64) are available from Downloads section. SPI1 interface support for HopeRF wireless modules (ex. RFM69CW) was added. Now, connecting to a module is really simple... Get the example above to see how... The additional functions are available for PIC18F26J50. Support for PIC32MX250F128B will also be available with the new PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.8.6.

 

20.4.2014 5:21 CET A programming bug was discovered in PIC18F2xJ50 Digital Clock with LCD example. The application would fail on Sunday. Go to Downloads section to get a new version of the example: PIC18F2xJ50 Digital Clock with LCD example v3 (x64).zip.

 

8.4.2014 11:02 CET PIC18F24J50 firmware v2.6.3 is now available from Downloads section. It includes LCD support.

 

8.4.2014 4:10 CET Unified PC USB Projects Programming Guide v1.3 was released. The new addition is LCD programming. See also PIC18F2xJ50 Digital Clock with LCD example v3.

 

8.4.2014 3:51 CET PIC18F2xJ50 Digital Clock with LCD example v3 (x64).zip was released. It uses PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.3 functions. Hardware support makes communication ti LCD easier and much quicker. Source code is included. The example is available from Downloads section.

 

7.4.2014 9:42 CET PIC18F2xJ50 Digital Clock with LCD example was added to Downloads section. Clock here to read more.

 

24.3.2014 4:38 CET Wireless home network setup article was added to Home automation section.

 

19.3.2014 6:23 CET Unified PC USB Projects Programming Guide v1.1 is available from Downloads section.

 

18.3.2014 10:08 CET Impulse width measurement: ECCP PWM Meter Example for PIC18F2550, PIC18F24J50 and PIC18F26J50 article was updated with PIC18F24J50 and PIC18F26J50 programming information.

18.3.2014 7:52 CET PIC18F24J50 v2.6.2 firmware is now available from Downloads section.

 

18.3.2014 5:41 CET PIC18F26J50 v2.6.2 firmware, Universal DLL v4.2 and ECCP PWM Meter v2 (x64) example were released. Measuring frequency and phase is now available through specila functions. See ECCP PWM Meter v2 (x64) for more information. A new PIC18F24J50 firmware will soon be available, too.

 

9.3.2014 8:55 CET A wireless protocol and LIB_PCUSBProjects v4.1.NET4(x64).dll example has been released. Get PIC32MX250F128B DATA TRANSFER PROTOCOL (x64).zip from Downloads section.

 

9.3.2014 8:54 CET A new unified PIC library LIB_PCUSBProjects v4.1.NET4(x64).dll has been released. It adds support for wireless communication protocol for data transfer. Read more on wireless communication modules here.

 

21.2.2014 6:26 CET Universal DLL SVLIB_PIC18F24J50 v4.0.NET4(x64).dll that supports: MCP2200, PIC18F2550, PIC18F24J50, PIC18F26J50 and PIC32MX250F128B was released to Downloads section. The dafault operation mode is PIC18F24J50/PIC18F26J50. Set one of the following flags: PIC32_mode, PIC18F2550_mode, MCP2200_legacy_mode or K8055_legacy_mode ... to select another operation mode immedialtey after the creation of a PIC object. K8055_legacy_mode works with the original Velleman programming and MCP2200_legacy_mode works with the original Microchip preprogrammed MCP2200 microcontroller. All other operation modes work with firmwares from this website.

 

19.2.2014 1:06 CET PIC18F2550 asynchronous counter 1 (timer 3) workaround was added to TIPS & TRICKS & Troubleshooting section.

 

18.2.2014 12:24 CET Microcontroller programmers section was updated with new information on user functions support.

 

17.2.2014 6:43 CET A new version of PIC18F2xJ50 Programming Guide (v2.1) has been released. Get your copy from Customs projects (for on-line reading) or Downloads (PDF) section.

 

17.2.2014 2:08 CET PIC18 - User Function Tester (x64) example was added to Downloads section. The sample shows how to use an user function.

 

17.2.2014 1:24 CET SVLIB_PIC18F24J50 v3.9.NET4(x64).dll were replaced with new versions due to a minor bug.

 

17.2.2014 1:01 CET User functions support for PIC18F26J50 was updated. PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6 was replaced by v2.6.1 firmware. A new user function example (PIC18F26J50 firmware v2.6.1 - ADD-ON5.zip) was added.

 

16.2.2014 4:25 CET PIC18 in-circuit programming/debugging header for PICkit2 and PICkit3 blueprint was added to customs projects section.

 

13.2.2014 10:06 CET User functions support is now available for PIC18F26J50 and PIC32MX250F128B. See Custom Projects section for more information. The support includes new firmwares, new DLLs and examples.

 

1.2.2014 16:42 CET Expert advice: How does Intel Galileo compare to PIC32, Arduino projects and Raspberry Pi? was updateded. 

 

1.2.2014 6:22 CET Expert advice: How does Intel Galileo compare to PIC32, Arduino projects and Raspberry Pi? was added.

 

21.1.2014 13:10 CET A new PIC32 Programming Guide v2.4 based on PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.8.5 and SVLIB_PIC32MX2X0 v1.8.NET4(x64).dll was released. User functions in RAM and EEPROM are now supoorted.

21.1.2014 1:43 CET PIC32MX250F128B microcontroller user functions (including RAM functions) support has been added. The following files: PIC32MX250F128B firmware v2.8.5 - all subversions.zip, SVLIB_PIC32MX2X0 v1.8.NET4(x64).dll, PIC32MX250F128B RAM function example.zip and PIC32 LOADER - v1.0 (x64).zip were added to Downloads section. PIC32 LOADER - v1.0 (x64) is a full VB.NET example on how to use RAM based user functions. Load a *.HEX file with your function and start it. See PIC32MX250F128B RAM function example for details on how to make a RAM-based user function.

 

19.1.2014 3:24 CET Expert advice: Is it better to start with a microcontroller chip or a microcontroller module? was added.

 

15.1.2014 9:23 CET Article: How to execute code from RAM on PIC32? was added to Tips&Tricks&Troubleshooting section.

 

9.1.2014 10:15 CET Article: Super speed microcontroller programmer software development kit (SDK) was updated.

 

7.1.2014 16:32 CET Turn K8055 or K8055N into a microcontroller programmer article was updated with new microcontroller programming options.

 

7.1.2014 4:11 CET Is ARM Cortex-M0 more powerful than Microchip PIC32?

 

7.1.2014 1:35 CET A Velleman editor locked K8055 with Windows 7 discussion on K8055-1 and K8055N-2 boards extension and upgrade options on 6.1.2014 (http://forum.velleman.be/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5693&sid=f7c15ccfcaf48062680695067bccd742). PC USB Projects website regreats this coward action. We believe that the main reason was commercial (fear of decline in K8055N-2 board sales), not the topics that had been discussed.

 

7.1.2014 1:33 CET Article: Turn K8055 or K8055N into a microcontroller programmer was updated with PIC18F2550 information.

 

5.1.2014 2:36 CET Articles: Velleman K8055N-2 board to 32-bit PIC32MX250F128B adapter schematic and Velleman K8055-1 experiment board to 32-bit PIC32MX250F128B adapter schematic were updated with new information.

 

4.1.2014 13:57 CET Up to 5 channel 32-bit arbitrary frequency generation with PIC32MXF128B output compare units VB.NET example was added to Custom projects section.

 

4.1.2014 2:34 CET Wireless data transfer and signal frequency and phase measurement with PIC32MX250F128B: standalone or on adapter to K8055-1 or K8055N-2 experiment board article was added to Velleman experiment boards K8055 and K8055N upgrade projects section.

 

3.1.2014 20:10 CET A new example on how to use PWM for wireless data transfer with 32-bit precision was added. Transciver Application with source code (32-bit and 64-bit version: PIC32MX250F128B Transceiver Application with 32-bit precision (x64).zip) is available from Downloads section.

 

3.1.2014 9:57 CET A new example on how to measure signal frequency and phase (PIC32MX250F128B signal frequency and phase measurement example with source code (x64).zip) was added to Downloads section.

 

2.1.2014 6:49 CET Article: Making a PIC32 programmer considerations was updated.

 

2.1.2014 6:22 CET Article: How to make a 32-bit PIC32MX250F128B microcontroller to work on USB 2.0 was updated.

 

2.1.2014 4:48 CET PIC18F2xJ50 SV PROGRAMMING GUIDE 2.0 was released.

 

2.1.2014 4:22 CET A new versions of Digital thermometer and thermostat application: Digital thermometer and thermostat (ADT7410) v8 (x64) with source code based on SVLIB_PIC32MX2X0 v1.7.NET4 (x64).dll.zip were added to Downloads section.

1.1.2014 17:53 CET PIC32F2x0FxxxB PROGRAMMING GUIDE v2.3 for PIC32 microcontrollers programing in VB.NET, SVPIC32F250F128B firmware v2.8.4 and SVLIB_PIC32MX2X0 v1.7.NET4(x64).dll were released. You can also get the PDF-file from Downloads section. I2C bus support was enhanced with new instructions.

 

 

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