The abbreviation of PIC is the
“Peripheral Interface Controller”, and it is a family of the
microcontroller. This microcontroller is manufactured by various
companies like the microchip, NXP etc. This microcontroller comprises Analog to digital converters,
memories, timers/counters, serial communication and interrupts
assembled into a single IC. When we select PIC microcontrollers for PIC
projects or embedded projects on
electronics or electrical domains, there are several options for us,
ranging from 8-bit to 32-bits. There are many types of microcontrollers
are available like AVR, 8051, PIC and ARM. PIC microcontroller programming is done by using integrated development tools to perform many control operations.
PIC Microcontroller based Projects
PIC Microcontroller Based Projects
These microcontrollers are used in many
applications like audio accessories, smart phones, video gaming devices,
advanced medical devices, etc. You can get an idea about the list of
top PIC microcontroller projects for engineering students by reading the below conceptual information.
PIC Microcontroller Based Measuring Solar Photovoltaic Power
The main objective of this project is to measure the solar cell parameters through multiple sensor data acquisition.
The power supply consists of a step-down
transformer 230/12V, that steps down the voltage to 12V AC. This AC
voltage is converted to DC using a bridge rectifier,
ripples are removed using a Capacitive filter and then it is regulated
to +5V using a voltage regulator, which is required for the operation of
the microcontroller and other circuits.
PIC Microcontroller Based Measuring Solar Photovoltaic Power
This project uses a solar panel, that
keeps monitoring the sunlight. In this project, various parameters of
the solar panel like current, voltage, temperature or light intensity
are monitored using a PIC microcontroller of the family PIC16F8.
The light intensity is monitored using
an LDR sensor; similarly, the current by the current sensor; the voltage
by the voltage divider principle and the temperature by the temperature
sensor, respectively. All these data are displayed on an LCD display,
which is interfaced with the PIC microcontroller.
PIC Microcontroller based Street Light that Glows on Detecting Vehicle Movement
The main goal of this project is to
detect a vehicle movement on highwaysand switch ON only a bunch of
street lights ahead of it, and then to switch off the lights when the
vehicle passes away from the lights to conserve energy. During the night
time, all the lights on the highway remain ON for the vehicles, but
lots of energy is wasted when there is no vehicle movement.
Street Light that Glows on Detecting Vehicle Movement
This project gives a solution that helps
conserve energy which is achieved by using sensors that sense an
approaching vehicle on the highways, and then prompt a bunch of street
lights ahead of the vehicle to switch on. As the vehicle passes by the
street lights, the system automatically switches off the lights.
Presently, HID lamps
are used in urban street lsystems; HID lamps work on the principle of
gas discharge. Thus, the intensity is not controllable by any voltage
reduction. In future, white LED based lamps will be replaced by HID
lamps in the street lighting systems. Light intensity is also possible
by PWM (pulse width modulation) which is generated by the PIC microcontroller.
Sensors that sense vehicles’ movement
are placed on either side of the road to send signals to the
microcontroller so as to switch on/off the LEDs. Thus, this project
helps to conserve a lot of energy. Furthermore, this project can be
developed by using suitable sensors not only to detect the failed street
lights on the highway, but also to send SMSs to the control department
through a GSM modem for corrective action.
PIC Microcontroller based Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights
This project is used to control the auto intensity of the street lights using PIC microcontroller. This proposed system uses light emitting diodes
in place of HID lamps in the street lighting system to conserve energy.
PIC microcontroller is used to control the intensity of light by
developing PWM signals that drives a MOSFET to switch the LEDs
accordingly to the desired operation. The intensity of street lights is
kept high during the peak hours; as the traffic on the roads tend to
decrease slowly in the late night hours, the intensity also decreases
gradually until morning. Finally, it completely shuts down at morning 6
and again resumes at 6pm in the evening. Furthermore, this project can
be developed by integrating it with the solar panel, which helps convert
the solar intensity into corresponding energy which is used to feed the
highway lights.
Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights
PIC Microcontroller based Density based Traffic Signal System
The main intention of this project is to develop a density based traffic signal system.
This project uses a PIC microcontroller, which is interfaced duly with
the sensors. Automatically, these sensors changes the timing of junction
to accommodate movement of vehicles so as to avoid the unnecessary
waiting time for the vehicles at the junction.
Density based Traffic Signal System
The sensors used in this project are IR,
and photodiodes are in line of sight configuration across the loads to
detect the density at the traffic signal. The density of the vehicles is
measured in three zones;low, medium, high based on which timings are
allotted accordingly.
Furthermore, this project can be
enhanced by synchronizing all the traffic junctions in the cities by
launching a network among them. The network can be wired or wireless.
This synchronization will greatly help in reducing traffic congestion.
PIC Microcontroller based Medication Reminder
The main objective of this project is to design a medication reminder using a PIC microcontroller
that reminds a patient to take the medicine on the set time. This
project is best suited for elderly people. This proposed system reminds
medicine with a buzzing sound and also displays the name of the medicine
to be taken at that time.
PIC Microcontroller based Medication Reminder
This project uses a matrix keypad to store the respective time of a particular medicine. Based on an RTC interfaced to the microcontroller,
the programmed time for the medicine is displayed on the LCD along with
a buzzer sound to alert the patient about taking an appropriate
medicine. The microcontroller used in this project is of PIC16F8 family
and the RTC maintains an accurate time as it is supported by the
crystal.
Furthermore, this project can be
enhanced by integrating it with GSM technology, so that a patient
receives a reminder through an SMS about the medicine he has to take on
his/her cell phone. Also a provision to change the name of the medicine
can be incorporated by interfacing this device with a PC.
Some More PIC Controller Projects
Here is a list of some more microocntroller based projects.
- Detecting Power Theft prior to feeding energy Meter and Intimating to Control Room by GSM
- Speed Control Unit Designed for a DC Motor using PIC Microcontroller
- Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights using PIC Microcontroller
- Networking of Multiple Street Junction Signals for Better Traffic Management
- Vehicle Movement Sensed LED Street Light with Idle Time Dimming
- Cordless Mouse Features by TV Remote Using PIC Microcontroller
- Measuring Solar Photovoltaic Power
- Medication Reminder using PIC Microcontroller
- PIC Controlled Dynamic Time Based City Traffic Signal
- Using TV Remote as a Cordless Mouse for the Computer using PIC Microcontroller
- Pre Stampede Monitoring and Alarm System using PIC Microcontroller
- Portable Programmable Medication Reminder using PIC Microcontroller
- Speed Synchronization of Multiple Motors In Industries using PIC Microcontroller
- Synchronized Traffic Signals at Various Junctions using PIC Microcontroller
- Energy Meter Billing with Load Control over GSM with User Programmable Number Features by PIC Microcontroller
- Solar Energy Measurement System
- Density based Traffic Signal System using PIC Microcontroller
- RFID Based Device Control and Authentication using PIC Microcontroller
- Street Light that Glows on Detecting Vehicle Movement
- Vehicle Theft Intimation to the Owner on his Cell Phone by GSM with User Programmable Number Features using PIC Microcontroller
This is all about PIC microcontroller
based project ideas. We believe that you might have got a better
understanding of these project ideas. Furthermore, any queries regarding
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