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Hello A #if statement is a preprocessor statement. The #if statement you are referring to is designed to only sample the correct channel of the ADC. The pic does not see all of the other if statements. It simply runs the correct one for the channel chosen. #if (0 == 0) //This code will be programmed...

Flowcode v3.2 is now available. It fixes a number of bugs and adds a few minor features - the main ones being fixes to interrupt routines, Additional components including I2C and PWM, Improved help files and FCD files. Full details can be seen in the "history" document. We recommend that all users u...

OK thats huge.

Have a go at converting it yourself.
Im here if you get stuck.

Remember to use hardware and software macros where applicable as it will save you a lot of time.

If you post the C code then it should be fairly easy to convert it into a flowchart.

Sorry I have never used Code Warrior before. Maybe you could try contacting the makers of the software.

Hello Mark

Email me if you still need this schematic and I will send it to you.

Hello

Sorry I cant really help with this project. You should be able to learn how to do all of the functions from pulling bits of sample code of the internet.

Remember Google is a programmers best resource.

Hello

I have sent you some Bluetooth example files which should show you how to pair devices and connect services.

Hello

There is a help file for the alarm component available from here,

http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/software/Alarm.hlp

I have never seen an example file for this component but that doesn't mean that there isn't one. I will have a look and see if I can find one for you.

Hello Ron As soon as the Timer interrupts it will begin counting again. Or in simpler terms the timer once started will run and run. This can be changed by writing values to the timer using a C code icon tmr0 = 0; //Resets the timer So in answer to your question. If the macro that handles the interr...

The Timer0 is only an 8 bit counter. This means that its maximum value is 255. The counter is fairly high speed and a delay of 200ms is probably more then enough time for it to have rolled over from 255 to 0 quite a number of times. It would be a much more reliable method to use either the timer1 wh...

Hello Ron I think you are correct in saying the servos need a 20ms frequency. However this would make your quick and dirty code something like this. turn on output delay 1.9ms (go to +45) turn off output delay 18.1 ms repeat to hold The INT block in Flowcode works to enable or disable interrupts. If...

Hello Yes the PIC can receive the PWM signal as long as its frequency is not too high. The easiest way to monitor it would be to start the tmr0 running tmr0 = 0; Then wait until the pulse goes high. while (porta & 0x01 == 1); Once it goes high you would collect the value in the tmr0 register FCV_MYV...

Hello Jack

Thanks for posting your progress. Seems like you have it sorted now.

Here are a few pointers to get you started. The hardware timer interrupt / TMR0 / TMR1 is a good way of measuring time. What you would need to do is. 1: wait for pin to go high 2: set the timer running 3: wait for pin to go low 4: wait for pin to go high 5: stop the timer running 6: collect the time...

Hello I cannot help with developing applications. But I can help with errors or unexpected results. In simple terms I cannot write the program but I will help when you get stuck. An integer value can only go between 0 and 65536 or -32767 and 32768. A 32 bit float value can have 4294967296 different ...

Hello All you need is an ADC sampling routine to sample AN0 which is connected to the LDR. This routine is fairly common so you should be able to pick up an example in the language you are using fairly easily. Also the datasheet for the PICmicro will point you in the right direction when writing the...

The Mobile phone example updates now available from the Download section.

Alternativly you can visit this link.

http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/faq_ans ... b08bc2c83f

Hello Tibor

Currently there are only two PWM outpout options for Flowcode. This should increase in the future but is not likely to be for a little while. For the moment you could always emulate the third PWM by creating a timer interrupt that turns a pin on or off at a specific frequency.

Hello

Flowcode is capable of handling 32 bit floating point numbers. Here is an example of how to use install the library into Flowcode and also how to use the 32 bit functions.

http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/support ... .php?t=505

Hello Ron

Yes that should about cover it.

You also should be able to set the configuration bits in Flowcode.

Also you should probably have a verification at the end of programming to make sure the code on the PICmicro is correct.

Glad to be of help.

Let us know how you get on with your project.

Here is a little sample project where someone is using a relay for the purpose you are describing. You need to scroll down to the title The Latching Relay Circuit. http://www.eleinmec.com/article.asp?24 This should help you to get started. If the power is lost the relay will become unlatched. To get...

Hello Wayne

There is a topic on the forum that should answer your questions.

http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/mmforum ... php?t=2661

Hello You can use a normal relay with a PICmicro by using a NPN transistor to boost the current from the PICmicro I/O. The circuitry would be something similar to the following. 5v-------------Relay Coil --------------NPNcollector PICmicro I/O Pin ----1K Resistor---- NPNbase GND---------------------...