Spency's Video Tutorials

    Besides the tutorials targeted at interfacing with specific devices found in the 16F and 18F sections, list below are some video tutorials that I have put together that are of a more generic nature such as hardware tips and tricks.

 

Intro To PIC Programming - The Beginners Guide (17 Minutes)

  • From start to end - how to get an LED to blink!
  • Basic hardware requirements
  • Concept of breadboards
  • How to use PICKit 2 and Swordfish software
  • How to drive datasheets to extract pin-outs etc


DIY - Polarized Headers and Straight Header Leads (7 Minutes)

  • Handy tutorial on how to make your own headers - infinite uses with development boards and experimenting. Hardware can be found here


DIY - PICKit 2 Breakout Board (7 Minutes)

  • Use your PICKit 2 and a sub $5 breakout board to program any 16F and 18F PIC using a couple of ZIF Sockets


  • A simple mod for LCD screens that allows easy integration with breadboards for projects and development

LCD Tutorial Pictures 


 

 

 

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