PIC16F877A interface LM35 temp sensor - MikroC (Collection)

Building Temperature Monitoring Systems with PIC16F877A and LM35 Sensor

Step into the world of embedded systems with this hands-on course focused on the PIC16F877A microcontroller and the widely used LM35 temperature sensor. Whether you're an engineering student, electronics hobbyist, or professional developer, this course will guide you through the process of designing accurate and functional temperature measurement systems.

Using the MikroC for PIC compiler, you’ll learn how to read analog temperature data from the LM35 sensor, convert it into meaningful values (Celsius and Fahrenheit), and display it across various output devices.

What You'll Learn:

This course takes a practical approach — starting with the setup of the PIC environment and progressing through real-world temperature monitoring applications. You’ll master:

• Interfacing the LM35 analog temperature sensor with the PIC16F877A

• Configuring and using the ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) module of the PIC

• Converting ADC readings into temperature values using custom formulas

• Displaying temperature data on:

  • 16x2 LCD (LM016)

  • 4-digit 7-segment display

  • PC/Laptop via USB-to-TTL

  • Smartphone using HC-05 Bluetooth module

Platform Setup Included:

Before jumping into project work, this course ensures you're fully equipped with the necessary tools:

• Downloading and installing MikroC for PIC (final version)

• Installing and using the PICKIT 3 programmer for flashing code onto PIC microcontrollers

• Understanding the pins, ports, and specifications of the PIC16F877A

Why This Course is Unique:

• Learn how to build commercial-grade temperature monitoring systems

• One coding method, 500+ compatible PIC microcontrollers — the same code structure applies to many models across PIC10, PIC12, PIC16, and PIC18 families

• Master real-world interfacing with a focus on both wired and wireless output methods

• Understand the practical wiring and configuration differences across PIC devices using PICKIT 3

Even though the pin layout and hardware configuration may vary from one PIC model to another, the coding techniques and syntax remain consistent, making this course a great investment in long-term embedded systems development skills.

Course Content Overview:

Introduction to PIC16F877A microcontroller.

Lecture 1: Why PIC16F877A ?

Lecture 2: Introduction to PIC16F877A microcontroller.

Lecture 3: Get to know Pins and Ports of PIC16F877A microcontroller and some basic specs.

Lecture 4: Setting up PIC16F877A microcontroller for the first run.

Downloading and Installing MikroC for PIC.

Lecture 5: Downloading and Installing MikroC for PIC latest and final version.

PICKIT programmer tool download and install.

Lecture 6: Downloading and installing PICKIT 3 programmer tool.

LM35 temperature sensor based projects using PIC16F877A Collection.

Lecture 7: LM35 interface with PIC16F877A and output on LM016 LCD in C and F units.

Lecture 8: LM35 with PIC16F877A and output on 4 digit 7 segment display in Celsius.

Lecture 9: Wireless LM35 based temp measurement system using PIC16F877A and HC-05 module.

Lecture 10: LM35 interface PIC16F877A and send output to a PC/Laptop using USB to TTL device

Need Support?

I'm always available to assist you! Feel free to message me at any time if you need help with the course content, project debugging, or further development.

Take this step towards mastering embedded system development with PIC microcontrollers. Start building professional-grade temperature monitoring systems today!