PIC 8-Bit Microcontroller Basics

Set up the hardware on the evaluation board, connect LEDs, LCDs, and resistors, then flash the hex file and verify blinking at RB0 using the resources.

Understand how device configuration bits govern oscillator options, clock sources, and supervisory and protection features, including fail-safe clock monitoring, internal and external clocks, and code and memory protection.

Set up MPLAB X IDE for a PIC 8-bit microcontroller, configure config bits and RB0 as output, then blink an LED on RB0 with a 500 ms delay.

Learn to use a cloud based ide to write and build pic microcontroller projects in a browser, configure a 16f device, and blink an led with code generation.

Explore the PIC 8-bit general purpose I/O module, including port registers, data latch, tri-state buffers, analog select, open drain versus push-pull configurations, pull-ups, and basic blink code initialization.

Explore open drain and weak pull-up concepts, compare push-pull operation, and learn when to use external pull-ups or internal weak pull-ups on PIC port pins, with a practical RB0 demo.

Master seven segment displays, including common anode and common cathode types, how to identify them, and how to drive digits with a PIC microcontroller using a sample 0–9 display.

Explore sensing a momentary switch with a microcontroller using an internal pull-up, grounding the switch, and a debounced read via a simple if-else program with a 100 ms delay.

Learn to configure hardware interrupts and implement an interrupt service routine. Manage global and peripheral interrupt enables, and handle interrupt flags with edge triggering and debouncing.

Map i/o with peripheral pin select to pins on port b and port c. Unlock PBS, remap registers to desired pins, then relock; digital pins remap; analog stays fixed.

Explore MPLAB Code Configurator to set up a microcontroller project, configure interrupts and pins, generate code, and program the hex file to the board.