
Explore MikroC PRO for PIC, a beginner-friendly compiler that creates new projects quickly, provides extensive libraries, and auto-includes resources for your selected microcontroller, turning code into machine language.
Download and install MikroC pro for PIC v7.2 from the provided website, accept the license terms, choose the installation path, and complete the setup to access the microcontroller programming tools.
Create a new MikroC PRO for PIC project by naming it, choosing the microcontroller type and clock frequency, selecting a save location, and configuring libraries, then build and debug.
Control a LED with the PIC16F84 using MikroC PRO for PIC, configuring Port B as output and toggling RB0 with 500 ms delays to turn the LED on and off.
Learn to program a PIC16F84 motor controller with MikroC PRO, configuring Port B outputs, using a pushbutton, and implementing on/off timing with millisecond delays.
Control a seven-segment display with a PIC16F84 using MikroC PRO for PIC, map digits 0–9 in hex, and loop up and down with port B as output using millisecond delays.
Demonstrate configuring a four-side traffic light on a PIC16F84 with MikroC PRO for PIC, mapping RB pins to red, yellow, and green, and implementing timed sequencing.
control a four-step, 90-degree stepper motor with a PIC microcontroller using mikroC pro for PIC, via the L298N motor driver to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
Learn to control two DC motors with a PIC16F84A using the L298N motor driver, including wiring, direction control, power considerations, and timed motor sequences.
Configure the LM016L LCD with the PIC16F877A using MikroC PRO, initialize the LCD via the LCD library, clear the display, set cursor positions, and display text such as welcome messages.
Configure a real time clock on the PIC16F877A with an LCD using MikroC PRO, wire the circuit, initialize the LCD, and increment hours, minutes, and seconds with a one-second delay.
Learn to configure a temperature sensor with the PIC16F877A using MikroC PRO for PIC, read via ADC, and display the temperature in degrees Celsius on an LCD.
Course Overview
This course provides a complete and practical introduction to MikroC PRO for PIC Microcontrollers. It starts with downloading and installing the software, followed by a general overview of the development environment. The main tools of MikroC PRO are explained in detail to help learners become fully familiar with the software.
You will then learn the essential functions required to begin writing C code for PIC microcontrollers. The course emphasizes learning through examples, as practical demonstrations are the most effective way to understand programming concepts and implementation techniques.
In the practical section, Proteus Professional is used to simulate and test the developed programs. This allows you to verify your microcontroller code along with its associated hardware components in a virtual environment before real-world implementation.
What Is MikroC PRO for PIC?
MikroC PRO for PIC is an Embedded C compiler designed specifically for programming PIC microcontrollers. It converts C-language code into machine code that can be executed by PIC devices. MikroC PRO simplifies PIC programming by providing built-in libraries, user-friendly tools, and a structured development environment.
Before diving into PIC programming using C, the course introduces the fundamentals of microcontrollers and PIC architecture, enabling learners to easily understand and apply programming concepts.
What Is a PIC Microcontroller?
A PIC microcontroller is a compact computer integrated into a single chip, containing a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. It typically includes on-chip program memory (NOR Flash) and a small amount of RAM.
PIC microcontrollers are designed for embedded systems and control applications, unlike general-purpose microprocessors used in personal computers. They are widely used in industrial control, automation, and electronic projects due to their reliability, efficiency, and low power consumption.