Connecting PIC16F877A with LEDs
In this tutorial we will explore the concept of connecting your microcontroller with LEDs. This exercise is ideal for beginners who want to gain insight into the practical application of a microcontroller. Throughout the tutorial, you will learn fundamental skills such as configuring GPIO and programming the MCU to blink ...
Port-based configuration and signal manipulation in PIC16F877A
We need to set certain pins to work as General Purpose Input and Output. To do this, we need to look at the 8-bit TRIS register in the PIC16F877A datasheet. An example of port A and B can be seen in the figure below. This data has been taken out ...
Pin diagram of the PIC16F877A microcontroller
For accurate and dependable information, referring to the datasheets provided by Microchip Technology is advisable; these documents can be accessed here. Additionally, a brief overview of the pin diagram is recommended, detailing their functionalities and locations.