Installing the Multi-Platform Integrated Development Environment

How to setup the Multi-Platform Integrated Development Environment. (Microsoft Windows® version)

chipKIT MPIDE Uno32 uC32 Max32

Installing the Multi-Platform Integrated Development Environment

How to setup the Multi-Platform Integrated Development Environment. (Mac OS® X version)

chipKIT MPIDE Uno32 uC32 Max32

Creation of a Sketch to Blink an LED

Introduction to writing a chipKIT sketch where the goal is to blink an LED on the chipKIT board. This page also points out the existence of the reference material that is included in MPIDE.

chipKIT MPIDE LEDs Uno32 uC32 Max32

Interfacing the chipKIT™ Board with an External Circuit

Introduction to using the chipKIT board to interact with external devices. Here the board is programmed to blink an external board and along the way various electrical concepts are discussed.

chipKIT MPIDE Uno32 uC32 Max32

Obtaining Input and Generating Output

The chipKIT board is used to determine whether a button has been pushed or not. The state of the button determines whether or not an LED is illuminated.

MPIDE LEDs Button Uno32 uC32 Max32

Correcting Bounce with Software

In this project, we will write a software sketch to identify and correct the effects of button bounce on the chipKIT™ microcontroller boards.

MPIDE Button Debouncing Uno32 uC32 Max32

Using Libraries to Debounce Button Circuits

In this project, when the button is pressed the LED shines and the computer receives the number of times the button has been pressed.

MPIDE Button Debouncing Uno32 uC32 Max32

Using Resistors and Capacitors to Debounce

For this project, we will use a resistor and a capacitor to debounce a circuit.

MPIDE Debouncing Uno32 uC32 Max32

Create a more complex and sophisticated button circuit that will activate when pressed with the right amount of force.

MPIDE Button Uno32 uC32 Max32

Implementing AND & OR gates with a chipKIT™ board.

chipKIT MPIDE Uno32 uC32 Max32

Teach the basics of using a Mux IC, in the form of a guessing game.

MPIDE Multiplexer Uno32 uC32 Max32

How to use a Four Digit Seven-Segment Display With a chipKIT™ Board

Setting up and displaying information on a four digit seven-segment display with chipKIT™ and MPIDE.

MPIDE 7SD Uno32 uC32 Max32

This Project teaches the basics of using a Demultiplexer IC to select an LED.

MPIDE LEDs Demultiplexers Uno32 uC32 Max32

A project covers how to communicate with the MCP23008 (I/O Expander) via I2C to display numbers on a seven segment display.

MPIDE I/O I2C Uno32 uC32 Max32

In this project, we will demonstrate how to use an H-Bridge to control a DC motor. The H-bridge IC will control the direction and speed of the motor based upon the signals from the chipKIT™ board. This project will also demonstrate how to safely drive inductive loads like the motor. The overall goal of this project will be to become familiar with the operation of the H-Bridge and DC motor, as well as understanding the possible applications for the components.

MPIDE Motors H-bridge Uno32 uC32 Max32

Debouncing a button or switch with a NE555 timer in monostable mode.

MPIDE Debouncing Uno32 uC32 Max32

Make your own digital thermometer.

MPIDE 7SD Thermometer Uno32 uC32 Max32

Using Multiple Buttons to Control Multiple LEDs

Here multiple buttons are used to control multiple buttons. Rather than having one button control one LED, combinations of buttons affect which LEDs are illuminated. The way in which the buttons control the LEDs is described in the form of a truth table.

MPIDE LEDs Button Uno32 uC32 Max32

In this project, you will set up a single button and external LED much like the one in “Button-Controlled LEDs.” However, the LED will now blink at an adjustable rate.

MPIDE LEDs Button Uno32 uC32 Max32

Using previously learned techniques, create a digital thermometer to display on the OLED screen that comes with the chipKIT™ Basic I/O Shield™.

MPIDE Basic I/O Uno32 uC32 Max32

For this project, we will be creating a switch that can turn an LED on and off by simply bending a piezoelectric element.

MPIDE LEDs Piezo Uno32 uC32 Max32

An Introduction to Binary Numbers

This project introduces binary numbers, bit-wise operators, for loops, and an MPIDE function(bit()). We will use these new concepts to create “marching” LEDs.

MPIDE LEDs Uno32 uC32 Max32

Counting Binary with Six LEDs

This project is very similar to the project “Marching” LEDS. However, we will use the six LEDs to output a six bit binary number instead of “Marching.”

MPIDE LEDs Binary Uno32 uC32 Max32

Making an LED "Breathe"

This project discusses pulse-width modulation (PWM) and how to use it to make an LED “breathe.” The term “breathing” is used to describe how we will make the LED repeatedly grow brighter (until it is completely on) and dimmer (until it is completely off).

MPIDE LEDs PWM Uno32 uC32 Max32