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Interfacing infrared ranger module and object detection using GP2D120 IR sensor and PIC microcontroller Functioning of the IR Ranger Module There are several ways of Measuring range. The easiest way is by using sound waves where ultrasonic sound is fowarded, and is reflected when hit by an object and the time it takes to reflect back is measured. Sounds waves do not travel fast, and can be measured by present day equipment. However, in the case of infrared light , the time it takes to hit an obstacle and reflect back can not be measured because infrared light travels fast. An IR transmitter emits infrared light to the object in front, by passing through a condense lens . Refraction occurs once the light hits the surface of the object. Part of the refracted light falls on the receiver end which is then passed to another lens and processed by an array of photo-transistors . Hence, the position in which the light falls can be used to calculate the distance of an obstacle from ...

Display and scroll text on LCD In this tutorial we are going to show you how to display a message on an LCD and make the text scroll. we require the following components: An LCD ( 16X2 ) PIC Microcontroller ( PIC16F877A ) 8 MHz oscillator 22pF capacitor A resistor (10k) A variable resistor (5k) The circuit designed using proteus The code (command given to the microcontroller) is programmed with miKro C . The code is shown below // begin configuration of LCD sbit LCD_RS_direction at TRISB0_bit; sbit LCD_EN_direction at TRISB1_bit; sbit LCD_D4_direction at TRISB2_bit; sbit LCD_D5_direction at TRISB3_bit; sbit LCD_D6_direction at TRISB4_bit; sbit LCD_D7_direction at TRISB5_bit; sbit LCD_RS at RB0_bit; sbit LCD_EN at RB1_bit; sbit LCD_D4 at RB2_bit; sbit LCD_D5 at RB3_bit; sbit LCD_D6 at RB4_bit; sbit LCD_D7 at RB5_bit; // End of LCD configuration void main() { char txt[]="welcome to LCD"; char text[]="display by EKETECH";   ch...

PH meter for meat monitoring – DIY Monitoring of meat using a smart pH meter . This project is presented in the following order: ·          Introduction ·          Related literature ·          Components required ·          Blog diagram ·          Principle of operation ·          Circuit diagram I.                   Introduction Application: Cold room for monitoring meat to be fit for consumption The world’s population and that of Cameroon is rapidly increasing and we all know that one of the problems faced, is inadequate supply of food. Meat is one of the most important foods and in some countries it is cons...

Conveyor Belt project design for an Industrial sorting and counting machine A conveyor belt is a machine or device used to convey or carry materials or items. It is mostly used in industries to carry products to be manufactured or already manufactured products. Used since the 19th century where Thomas Robins began a series of invention which led to its development. It was greatly used for transportation of agricultural products , carrying coal over long distances and other mining products . It generally consists of two end pulleys, with a continuous loop of material which rotates round them. An electric motor coupled to one or both of the pulley(s) provides a driving force to rotate the belt. The rotation of the belt is due to friction between the rotating pulley and the belt. A flat surface or carcass may be used to provide support to the belt. Below is a view of a mini conveyor belt design for an industrial sorting machine . Mini conveyor belt To watch video of t...