IO Controller with Command Line Interface

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

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This code runs on a PIC 16F627A or 628A (and A.F.A.I.K 627/628 parts). It uses the serial USART on the PIC to communicate with a PC. Through this a simple CLI (Command Line Interface) is implemented that allows commands to be sent to the PIC to control output lines and read and return the status [...]

USB to RS232 Converter by IC MAX235

Monday, May 12th, 2008

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Why build my own USB to RS232 converter when there are adapters already available from many suppler? The Answer is simple: Neither the strand “USB to RS232 converter” actually worked *properly* with all the devices I tried. But, They did not seem to support ALL the RS232 lines. The USB to RS232 converter using the [...]

TTL to RS232 Converter by MAX232

Friday, May 9th, 2008

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This small realization, based on one of the most common IC (MAX232) is designed to create a small and convenient TTL to RS232 and vice versa converter. All you need is 4 caps, one IC and 2 connectors. If you want to add a small regulator on the board (already foreseen on the PCB) you [...]