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Microcontroller Communication Protocols Bundle

Name: Microcontroller Communication Protocols Bundle
Rating: 4.1 (87 reviews)

A step by step guide to Master Communication Protocols

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Created byEducational Engineering Team, Ashraf Said AlMadhoun, Educational Engineering

Last updated 2/2026

English

What you'll learn

What is I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB and how they work
Advantages of each communication Protocol (I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB)
Disadvantages of each communication Protocol (I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB)
I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB Operation
Main I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB Bus Library Functions
Interface different devices with Arduino using I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB
How to implement I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB in your project
What is the difference between I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB
Why using I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB will make your life easier
How to code I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB the right way and how to talk to multiple devices easily
A practical example of I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB
Interface different devices with PIC Microcontroller using I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB
Interface different devices with Arduino using I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB
What is SPI
Advantages of SPI
Disadvantages of SPI
SPI Operation
Main SPI Bus Library Functions
Interface different devices with Arduino using SPI
How to implement SPI in your project
What is the difference between SPI and I2C, and other communication methods
How to code SPI the right way and how to talk to multiple devices easily
A practical example of SPI

Course content

15 sections • 109 lectures • 8h 54m total length

Introduction2:57
Exploring Communication Between Microcontrollers and Peripheral Devices

Section Intro0:21
What is I2C3:34
Learn how i2c uses two wires to connect a master microcontroller with multiple slave devices, each with a unique address, enabling efficient inter integrated circuits communication.
Things Your Need to Know about I2C10:34
Advantages to I2C6:30
Explore I2C advantages: two-wire bus supporting up to 112 slaves, speeds from 100 kbps to 3.4 Mbps, multi-master operation, and slave acknowledgement for reliable communication.
Disadvantages to I2C3:42
I2C Bus Operation8:17
Operation Explained in More Details5:18
Explain the i2c operation: master sends the slave address, then memory location inside the slave, and finally the data, in a three-step sequence for write or read.
Exploring the I2C Protocol: Operations, Advantages, and Limitations
Quiz
Summary0:07
Reading Material0:04

Section Intro0:17
I2C Pins in Arduino2:54
Arduino Wire Library I2C Functions10:22
Explore the Arduino i2c communication using the Wire library, mastering begin, write, read, end transmission, and request patterns to connect master and slave devices with seven-bit addresses.
Arduino to Arduino I2C Example Circuit Design3:35
Arduino to Arduino I2C Example Coding19:28
Arduino to DS1307 Time and Date Module Circuit Design7:20
Code0:37
AD5171 Digital Potentiometer Example1:45
Master Reader/Slave Sender2:25
Master Writer/Slave Receiver2:47
SRFxx Sonic Range Finder Reader2:30
Implementing I2C Communication with Arduino
Quiz
Summary0:06
Reading Material0:04

Section Intro0:29
I2C Library Routines11:40
Circuit Design for I2C Testing6:53
Circuit Design
Coding Simple Example9:14
Code a simple I2C data write by initializing the I2C library, starting the I2C core, selecting a slave address, and sending the address and data for a write.
Code0:02
Reading Data from DS1307 Time and Date IC16:52
Code0:58
Internal DS1307 Memory Allocation
I2C Library1:26
Implementing I2C Communication with PIC Microcontrollers
quiz
Summary0:11
Reading Material0:09

Section Intro0:26
Arduino SPI Pins3:58
Arduino SPI Library6:11
Learn to use the Arduino SPI library to initialize the API bus, set the SBI clock divider, attach an interrupt handler, and perform data transfers between master and slave.
Circuit Design Arduino to Arduino SPI Communication12:56
Demonstrates a circuit design for Arduino to Arduino spi communication, using a master and a slave, leds and a push button, with pins 10–13 on a breadboard.
Coding Master16:29
Set up and run a master SBI SPI communication using the SBI library, configuring pins, clock divider, and data transfer to send the button state and receive the slave's response.
Coding Slave18:53
Code a slave device in a master–slave serial setup, configure the SBI control register, handle interrupts, and exchange data to drive a slave LED and report the master button state.
Implementing SPI Communication with PIC Microcontrollers Using MikroC Pro
Quiz
Summary0:07
Reading Material0:04

Section Intro0:25
Introduction to the USB World4:04
Advantages of USB Communication4:00
Explore USB communication advantages: high speed serial interface with power delivery, plug-and-play, up to 127 devices on a bus via hubs, and speeds from 1.5 Mbps to 5 Gbps.
USB Pin-out Port Wiring4:14
learn the usb pin-out and how to wire power and data lines, including red plus five volts, black ground, green data plus, white data minus, and pins 1 to 4.
USB Transfer speeds2:53
USB Device Classes4:23
Explore USB device classes, focusing on HID class 0x03 for human interface devices like keyboards and mice, and learn how the host recognizes devices without drivers.
Introduction to Descriptors2:14
Understand how a USB host uses descriptors to identify and assign addresses to new USB devices, with device, configuration, interface, and endpoint descriptors conveying manufacturer, version, and power requirements.
Creating a descriptor file in MikroC6:02
Create a descriptor file in MikroC pro by configuring vendor id, product id, and buffer size. Import the descriptor into your project and save for development.
Creating a descriptor file in MikroC - Practical6:22
USB Libraries HID Enable4:52
USB RAM7:10
USB Functions5:59
Explore USB function basics for microcontroller communication: read and write data with buffers and lengths, handle success or failure, disable transfer, and service USB bus events via interrupts.
USB Functions Explained with Examples2:04
Circuit Design for First Example10:41
Design the first example circuit using Proteus, inserting a PIC18F4550 microcontroller, crystal oscillator, capacitors, a reset button, and proper five-volt power and ground connections.
The Code0:06
Installing the Virtual USB Port Feature to enable Simulation1:01
First Example Send and Receive Data21:08
Second Example Send Characters and Check the incoming Data7:14
Build an ISP interfacing circuit around a PIC18F microcontroller with a crystal, capacitors, power, ground, LEDs, and a reset button, then program in C to control LEDs via USP interfacing.
Third Example Turn Leds On and Off via USB7:09
Forth Example Reading Input - Button Press6:19
In this Forth example, interface Port B switches to turn on LEDs, read button states, and print sentences like 'first button pressed' to the terminal, with a visual interface option.
Burning the Code to PIC using A Programmer3:43
MikroC and Ql2006 Right Configuration for the Code file5:51
DEVICE DRIVERS FOR USB interfacing with pic microcontroller2:07
Install USB device drivers for interfacing with a PIC microcontroller, download and install the Microchip framework, and prepare the circuit for boot load mode to enable ISP interfacing.
Practical Circuit Assembly5:24
Implementing USB Communication with PIC Microcontrollers Using MikroC
Quiz
Summary0:07
Reading Material0:05

Section Intro0:19
What is a GUI2:55
Explore graphical user interfaces as intuitive controls for microcontrollers, using buttons and visual elements with a mouse or keyboard, and learn the design and coding of user interface elements.
Microsoft Visual Studio2:18
Proteus Virtual USB Installation1:01
Different Communication Methods that Can be used3:44
Explore different communication methods for microcontrollers, including rs232 serial, usb, and ethernet, with notes on cables and adapters and when to use each method.
What is Serial Communication and RS2325:03
Learn the basics of serial communication and RS-232, contrasting it with parallel transmission, and understand how two-line transmitter and receiver setups enable data exchange in microcontroller projects.
How To Create Your First GUI Project Quick Intro10:04
Create your first C# GUI project in Microsoft Visual Studio by choosing a Windows Forms app, dragging controls from the toolbox, and saving and organizing form1 with proper naming.
How to Create RS232 Serial Interfacing Circuit Board13:00
Design an rs232 serial interfacing circuit board to connect a microcontroller with a computer using a max232, polarized capacitors, and a 9-pin connector, including pcb layout and wiring steps.
Circuit Design for Two Leds Controlled by PIC Microcontroller6:10
Code Your Microcontroller to Send and Recieve Serial Data10:28
Program a PIC16F877A microcontroller to send and receive serial data via UART, initialize at 9600 baud, and control LEDs from host input through a simulated circuit and example code.
Create Your First GUI to Control Two Leds6:51
Control PIC Microcontroller using GUI7:55
Learn to control a PIC microcontroller via a GUI using serial RS-232 with 9600 baud, bridging Proteus simulation and Visual Studio through a serial splitter.
Developing a GUI for Controlling a PIC Microcontroller via USB or RS232
Quiz
Summary0:07
Reading Material0:04

Requirements

A computer to run the software
A basic knowledge in C Programming language
No Material is required for this Course
Proteus Professional Software: Explained inside the Course
MikroC Software: Explained inside the Course
Arduino Software

Description

More than 8 hours of Full HD Content | All In One Bundle to Master Communication Protocols in the Microcontroller World

What You Will Learn In This Bundle:

Creating a GUI to control Arduino and PIC Microcontroller
USB Interfacing for Different Microcontrollers
Arduino Communication with I2C Bus
Arduino Communication with SPI Bus
PIC Microcontroller Communication with I2C Bus
PIC Microcontroller Communication with SPI Bus

Detailed Description of Each Topic:

Arduino Communication with I2C Bus:

A step by step guide to Master I2C Protocol and Start using it in your Arduino projects.
I²C (pronounced I-squared-C) allows communication of data between I2C devices over two wires, making it easier to exchange information without too much wiring.

Why You Should Take This Course:

This course will teach you how to effectively communicate with any microcontroller.
Perfect for professionals looking to understand the underlying principles of microcontroller communication.
You can learn on your own time at your own pace, and this course is accessible for beginners.
You will gain a practical understanding of the basics of communicating with microcontrollers.
You will learn about serial communication protocols.
You will understand what takes place in a packet when it comes in and out of a microcontroller.
You will become fluent in TCP/IP networking protocols, which are used to send data over the internet.
You will become fluent in Bluetooth protocols, which are used.

What You Will Learn in This Course:

What is I²C and how it works
How to implement I²C in your project
The difference between I²C and other communication methods
Why using I²C will make your life easier
The advantages and disadvantages of using I²C
How to code I²C the right way and how to talk to multiple devices easily
A practical example of I²C enabled DS1307 Data and Time IC and how to read data from it using I²C

PIC Microcontroller Communication with I2C Bus:

A step by step guide to Master I2C Protocol and Start using it in your projects.

PIC Microcontroller Communication with SPI Bus:

A step by step guide to Master SPI Protocol and Start using it in your projects.
SPI allows communication of data between SPI devices over four wires, making it easier to exchange information without too much wiring.

Arduino Communication with SPI Bus:

A step by step guide to Master SPI Protocol and Start using it in your projects.

User Testimonials: "This bundle provided me with a comprehensive understanding of microcontroller communication protocols. It's very practical and easy to follow." - Alex J.

"An excellent course bundle for anyone wanting to master communication protocols with Arduino and PIC microcontrollers!" - Maria S.

Author Bio: Ashraf is an educator, Mechatronics engineer, electronics and programming hobbyist, and Maker. As a Chief Educational Engineer since 2007 at Educational Engineering Team, the company he founded, Ashraf’s mission is to explore new trends and technology and help educate the world. With over 250,000 students from around the world, Ashraf’s online courses have helped many to kick-start their careers in the industry.

Call to Action: Enroll now to master microcontroller communication protocols and elevate your electronics projects!

FAQ: Q: Do I need prior experience in electronics or programming to take this course? A: No, this course is designed for all levels.

Q: Will I need to buy additional equipment? A: The course provides a list of necessary hardware, all of which are affordable and easily accessible.

What You Will Learn

Understand and implement I²C and SPI communication protocols
Develop practical skills for microcontroller communication
Create a GUI to control Arduino and PIC microcontrollers
Interface USB with different microcontrollers

Who Is This Course For

Electronics enthusiasts
Hobbyists interested in microcontroller communication
Beginners looking to understand communication protocols
Professionals wanting to deepen their knowledge

Requirements

An Arduino board, PIC microcontroller, and basic electronic components
Basic understanding of using a computer
No prior programming or electronics experience needed

About the Instructor

Educational Engineering Team

Team of skilled Engineers Sharing Knowledge with the World

Educational Engineering Team is a leading team in the Microcontroller Industry, with over 13 Years of Experience in teaching and doing practical projects. They strive to provide deep, hands-on experience in their courses, offering step-by-step blueprints on various topics.

Ashraf is an educator, Mechatronics engineer, electronics and programming hobbyist, and maker. He has been the Chief Educational Engineer at Educational Engineering Team since 2007, and his mission is to explore new trends and technology to help educate the world. His online courses have helped over 250,000 people worldwide to build successful careers.

Educational Engineering Team offers courses on:

Circuit Design, Simulation, and PCB Fabrication
Arduino, PIC Microcontroller, and Raspberry Pi
Programming in C, Python, and other programming languages
PLC Industrial Programming and Automation
3D Design and Simulation
ESP and IoT World

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in talking to multiple devices easily via I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB the right way
Anyone Interested in Interfacing Arduino and PIC Microcontroller with other ICs or devices via I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB
Anyone Interested in Controlling different devices using I²C, SPI, RS232, and USB Protocols
Arduino and PIC Microcontroller Lovers

Microcontroller Communication Protocols Bundle

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction & Getting Started2 lectures • 3min

I2C Protocol9 lectures • 38min

Download and Install The Required Software4 lectures • 1min

Arduino Communication with I2C Protocol13 lectures • 54min

PIC Microcontroller Communication with I2C12 lectures • 48min

SPI Protocol5 lectures • 12min

PIC Microcontroller Communication with SPI Protocol6 lectures • 33min

Arduino SPI Communication8 lectures • 59min

USB Interfacing with PIC Microcontroller26 lectures • 2hr 6min

Control PIC Microcontroller using a GUI via USB or RS23214 lectures • 1hr 10min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: