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DIY Microcontroller Projects for Hobbyists

You're reading from   DIY Microcontroller Projects for Hobbyists The ultimate project-based guide to building real-world embedded applications in C and C++ programming

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2021
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781800564138
Length 320 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Miguel Angel Garcia-Ruiz Miguel Angel Garcia-Ruiz
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Pedro Cesar Santana Mancilla Pedro Cesar Santana Mancilla
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Microcontrollers and Microcontroller Boards 2. Chapter 2: Software Setup and C Programming for Microcontroller Boards FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Turning an LED On or Off Using a Push Button 4. Chapter 4: Measuring the Amount of Light with a Photoresistor 5. Chapter 5: Humidity and Temperature Measurement 6. Chapter 6: Morse Code SOS Visual Alarm with a Bright LED 7. Chapter 7: Creating a Clap Switch 8. Chapter 8: Gas Sensor 9. Chapter 9: IoT Temperature-Logging System 10. Chapter 10: IoT Plant Pot Moisture Sensor 11. Chapter 11: IoT Solar Energy (Voltage) Measurement 12. Chapter 12: COVID-19 Digital Body Temperature Measurement (Thermometer) 13. Chapter 13: COVID-19 Social-Distancing Alert 14. Chapter 14: COVID-19 20-Second Hand Washing Timer 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

Putting everything together – think of a protective case for the project!

This section shows how you can place the electronic circuit with the ultrasonic sensor inside a protective case. The section also shows some suggestions on how to fit everything in a plastic or glass container, because if you use the 20-second counter in a bathroom or in a place close to a hand washing sink, you will need to protect the circuit against water spilling and soap stains that can damage the electronic components used in this 20-second counter project. We do not recommend you connect the Blue Pill board to a wall USB adapter for security reasons. It is best to connect the Blue Pill to a USB power bank.

If you can't fit the whole 20-second counter circuit (including its solderless breadboard) in a plastic or glass container, try connecting the Blue Pill on a smaller solderless breadboard such as a half breadboard. Detach the ultrasonic sensor and the LCD from the breadboard and position...

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