Introductory Programs with the 32-bit PIC Microcontroller

This book introduces readers to using one of Microchips advanced PICs, the 32bit PIC. It also provides  an overview of basic programming in C, explaining how most C instructions work and can be used with a PIC micro.

A one-stop reference for the would-be embedded programmer, it explains the electronics needed for a variety of programs as well as how to use different devices with the PIC. It also covers using the MPLABX Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to program the 32Bit PIC, which can be adapted to different PICs.

The book starts with downloading the environment and creating a simple project, one that uses different oscillators, Phase Lock Loop, and circuitry needed to create the different system clocks―an easy entry point to this exciting environment.

Throughout subsequent chapters, you’ll learn how to use a range of programs that use the following modules of the PIC, including:

• The Timers 1,2,3,4 & 5 of the 32bit PIC.
• The Parallel Master PORT to communicate with LCDs.
• The SPI, I2C, UART communication modules.
• The Interrupts of the 32bit PIC.
• The ADC module.
• The Capture, Compare, and Pulse Width Modulation module.
• The RTCC, Real Time Clock and Calendar Module.

What you’ll learn

• How to create a project in MPLABX and how to configure the different clock frequencies that are used in the 32bit PIC.
• How to create a variable delay subroutine that we will use in a simple traffic lights program.
• What a seven-segment display is and how they work.
• How to use the MAX 7219 driver IC to control the 8by8 matrix display.
• How to use the SPI module of the PIC to communicate with some EPROM to store data on.
• How to program an I2C expander module to control the display on a LCD.

Who This Book Is For

Readers who want to try their hand at embedded programming, newcomers to programming the PIC 32, programmers who want to look into using MPLAB Harmony 3, and programmers who want to understand how C instructions work with respect to 32bit PIC. Also geared for students who are studying for an engineering qualification.

Hubert Ward has nearly 25 years of experience as a college lecturer delivering the BTEC, and now Pearson's, Higher National Certificate and Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Hubert has a 2.1 Honours Bachelor's Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Hubert has also worked as a consultant in embedded programming. His work has established his expertise in the assembler and C programming languages, within the MPLABX IDE from Microchip, as well as designing electronic circuits, and PCBs, using ECAD software. Hubert was also the UK technical expert in Mechatronics for three years, training the UK team and taking them to enter in the Skills Olympics in Seoul 2001, resulting in one of the best outcomes to date for the UK in Mechatronics.