Requirements for MPLAB to program a PIC Microcontroller
So what is MPLAB anyway? It is a software that integrates many useful tools for developing code for PIC microcontrollers. Such programs are called "IDE" and it stands for "Integrated…
Push Buttons in a PIC microcontroller, how to read one
A push button is a simple method to give to the microcontroller an input capability. Any user can push a button or press a switch to activate a specific function…
Requirements for PIC Microcontrollers, a newbie’s guide
So you are interested in learning about tiny, yet fascinating devices? Most MCUs (micro controller unit) share many commonalities, despite their inherent complexity. Before you flash (or program) a PIC…
MCLR (Master Clear) on PIC microcontrollers
The Master Clear or MCLR is a feature present in many microcontrollers, used for resetting the entire device. This means that when the MCLR is triggered, the device will start…