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This project will describe how to make a simple digital voltmeter (DVM) using a
PIC16F688 microcontroller. The range of this DVM is 0-20V, but you can easily increase
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or decrease the range of input voltage as your requirements after you understand the
voltage scaling
MSP430 method described in this project. The PIC micro reads the input voltage
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number can be converted to the actual measured voltage. The voltage is displayed in prototyping board for
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Circuit Diagram and Description

You cannot feed a 20V signal directly to a PIC microcontroller’s input channel. It is too
higher than its operating voltage, and the microcontroller could be damaged. So, first
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two resistors, R1 and R2, the input voltage ranging from 0-20V can be down converted
to 0-5V. For the chosen values of R1 and R2, you can see that the output (Va) from the
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20V, Va will exceed 5V, and this could be harmful for the PIC microcontroller. If you
connect a 5.1V Zener diode across the R1 resistor, the output voltage Va will never
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Before writing the code for this project, you need to do some math related to AD
conversion. You know that any application that uses analog-to-digital converters
(ADCs), requires a fixed reference voltage to provide accurate digital count for input
analog signal. If the reference voltage is not stable, the ADC output is meaningless. In
this project, the reference voltage for ADC operation is selected to be Vdd (= +5 V).

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0 – 5 V Analog I/P is mapped to one of the 1024 levels (0-1023 Digital Count)

=> Resolution = 5/1024 = 0.0049 V/Count

Also, Va = 1267*Vin/(1267+3890) = 0.2457*Vin

=> I/P voltage = 4.07*Va = 4.07* Digital Count * 0.0049
= 0.01994 * Digital Count
= 0.02*Digital Count (Approx.)

To avoid floating point, use I/P voltage = 2*Digital Count. Here’s how it works.
Suppose, Vin = 4.6V. Then,

Va = 0.2457*Vin = 1.13V
=> Digital Count = 1.13/0.0049 = 231
=> Calculated I/P Voltage = 2*231 = 0462

In the 4-digit product (0462), the first two digits are the tens and units digits of
measured voltage. and the last two are the decimal digits. So, the measured voltage
will be 04.62 V. Only the first three digits will be displayed (04.6 V).

The firmware is developed in C and compiled with mikroC Pro for PIC compiler from
Mikroelektronika. The PIC16F688 microcontroller uses internal clock oscillator at 4.0
MHz. MCLR is enabled and Power Up Timer is turned ON. You need to define RA2/AN2
input as analog by setting the corresponding bit in ANSEL register. VCFG bit of ADCON1
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Code Protect -> Off
Data EE Read Protect -> Off
Brown Out Detect -> BOD Enabled, SBOREN Disabled
Internal External Switch Over Mode -> Enabled
Monitor Clock Fail-Safe -> Enabled

The complete program written in mikroC is given here.

/* Project: Digital Voltmeter based on PIC16F688
Internal Oscillator @ 4MHz, MCLR Enabled, PWRT Enabled, WDT OFF
Copyright @ Rajendra Bhatt
Oct 10, 2010
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// LCD module connections

sbit LCD_RS at RC4_bit;

sbit LCD_EN at RC5_bit;

sbit LCD_D4 at RC0_bit;

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sbit LCD_RS_Direction at TRISC4_bit;

sbit LCD_EN_Direction at TRISC5_bit;

sbit LCD_D4_Direction at TRISC0_bit;

sbit LCD_D5_Direction at TRISC1_bit;

sbit LCD_D6_Direction at TRISC2_bit;

sbit LCD_D7_Direction at TRISC3_bit;

// End LCD module connections

char Message1[] = “DVM Project”;

unsigned int ADC_Value, DisplayVolt;

char *volt = "00.0";

void main() {

ANSEL = 0b00000100; // RA2/AN2 is analog input

ADCON0 = 0b00001000; // Analog channel select @ AN2

ADCON1 = 0x00; // Reference voltage is Vdd

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CMCON0 = 0x07 ; // Disable comparators

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TRISA = a // PORTA All Outputs, Except RA3 and RA2

Lcd_Init(); // Initialize LCD

Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CLEAR); // CLEAR display

Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CURSOR_OFF); // Cursor off

Lcd_Out(1,1,Message1);

Lcd_Chr(2,10,'V');

do {

ADC_Value = ADC_Read(2);

DisplayVolt = ADC_Value * 2;

volt[0] = DisplayVolt/1000 + 48;

volt[1] = (DisplayVolt/100)%10 + 48;

volt[3] = (DisplayVolt/10)%10 + 48;

Lcd_Out(2,5,volt);

delay_ms(500); // Hold for 500 ms

} while(1);

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Mode May 9, 2018 1:06 pm

Please R-B your site has been very helpful to me. But there is something
I want to understand very well in DVM program code. that %10 what
does mean? why is it there?

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ronald chapman April 27, 2017 4:06 am

hi. i was wondering if you could provide me the code for making your
LCD voltmeter into an LED type voltmeter.
thank you.

ron

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Sasa March 8, 2017 8:46 am

I have voltage divider circuit as this in many projects. However, I always

omit zener as it is almost impossible to get precise voltage with. Every
zener require minimum current in order to work properly, otherwise,
voltage drop is significant. With 3.9K and 1.3K it allow 3.85mA, which
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may be good enough for 5mA rated zener, however that is only a fraction of mA current
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making it with more usually several resistors in series/parallel or both, in order to
satisfy minimum required current of 40mA. However, that is not very good practice, as
dissipation is enormous (1W or more) and as well require additional resistor to limit
40mA under 20mA.

Thus this become unresolved chicken and the egg problem without few mA rated zener.
I’m unsure how to solve this instead to omit zener completely and ensure voltage is
always under maximum designed limit. Hopefully, all these are hobby projects, for my
own pleasure.

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adam ubaid January 29, 2017 12:35 am

i want to control the 5 Leds with potentionmeter..

like as,, ups charging level

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adam ubaid January 29, 2017 12:33 am

hy sir,,
i want to control the 5 Leds with the potentiometer….
like as,, ups charging level

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Rk July 2, 2015 4:48 am

hello friend RB
i am measure (0-250V) i change the code

char *volt1 = “000.0″;

volt1[0] = DisplayVolt1/10000 + 48;

volt1[1] = (DisplayVolt1/1000)%10 + 48;
volt1[2] = (DisplayVolt1/100)%10 + 48;
volt1[4] = (DisplayVolt1/10)%10 + 48;

Pls correct me if I’m wrong.

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RK May 11, 2015 3:57 am

Hi friend ,
nice work frd,
how to change the code & circuit to measure the voltage AC (0-600V)
please help friends

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JALAL February 7, 2015 12:12 pm

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Gowthamraj.K.T May 8, 2014 4:06 am

I need program in c using pic microcontroller. It must compile in microc

compiler and the program title ” Resistance measurement”. it must
display in LCD Displayand the formula R4=(R3xVo)/ (vcc-vo).

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Alex March 6, 2014 4:56 am

nice post it will help me lots can you give me idea that how can i make
digital ammeter ( current meter) using pic16f877a

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Abishai January 17, 2014 12:49 pm

Hi, very nicely done. I wanna know that how can one make an
embedded system to measure 120 volt dc ? I am looking for some ADC
but can not find it. Can you please help me in finding a solution? Thanks.

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Marc November 7, 2013 10:33 am

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thank you!
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prachii October 11, 2013 11:11 am

I think in this circuit you are measuring voltage drop across 1.3kOhm
resistor is that right?

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prachii October 11, 2013 11:10 am

Hey! I was wondering where in this voltage divider circuit could I connect
my load… say I have a 8W bulb that requires 12-18VDC.
Sorry, I am not an electrical engineer. Any help would be appreciated.

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ditch08 July 12, 2013 2:38 am

will this work if i try to measure a negative voltage drop?

And if not, what modifications should i do to this project so that it can
also measure negative voltage drop?

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1.Can i measure 220v ac supply without converting ac to dc?
2.The ground of vin 550 ac voltage are the same connected to the
ground of zener diode protect the PIC?

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Sid Tryzbiak April 24, 2013 10:18 am

I have an application. I want to measure a DC voltage across a capacitor,

should be 9 volts to start with hen a 9 volt battery is initially attached.
After 5 seconds or so, it should drop to near zero. It is a crude way to
see if the capacitor is good. I apply voltage, measure it to see if it is fully
charged and get 9 volts dc. If I leave the measuring wires on it and take another
measurement 5 seconds later, it should be near zero. I don’t want to display the
voltage, just see if that process happens. If it does, I want a green LED to light. If it
doesn’t, a red led will light. Its for a device buried under ground and we do not want to
use a meter by the technician. If the capacitor was shorted, the starting and ending
voltage would be the same. If it was open, we would get zero voltage both times.
Initially, we were going to just use an LED and resistor for a measuring device.
Depending on the capacitor value, the LED would light brightly and then gradually dim.
This would indicate a good capacitor. The problem was we thought it might be too
complicated for a field tech. We thought a red/green bad/good LED would be better.
What do you think. Would this chip be good for that? I’m a new pic chip guy and have
not written any code yet. I do have a programmer and breadboard.

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now I’m trying to do this project but on pic 18f4620 I try to write a code
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Chris Davies March 13, 2013 2:06 pm

hello,
really love this project and wish to try it at home. but you did not give a
step by step approach on how to get the bread board wired up with the
components.As am a new electronic student i will be glad if you could get
in touch with the steps. I will also love to buy the componets complet and try to
assemble it with your guidance.
Thank you
reply really appreciated!!!

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channel,below is my coding,but it working only AN2 channel.
I’m new for pic programming.Please help see through the codes and give me some
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sbit LCD_RS at RC4_bit;
sbit LCD_EN at RC5_bit;
sbit LCD_D4 at RC0_bit;
sbit LCD_D5 at RC1_bit;
sbit LCD_D6 at RC2_bit;
sbit LCD_D7 at RC3_bit;
sbit LCD_RS_Direction at TRISC4_bit;
sbit LCD_EN_Direction at TRISC5_bit;
sbit LCD_D4_Direction at TRISC0_bit;
sbit LCD_D5_Direction at TRISC1_bit;
sbit LCD_D6_Direction at TRISC2_bit;
sbit LCD_D7_Direction at TRISC3_bit;
// End LCD module connections

// Define Messages
char message1[]= “USCC”;
char message2[]= “V=”;
char message3[]= “I=”;
char message4[]= “Temp=”;
// End Message

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unsigned int ADC_Value, DisplayVolt,DisplayCurr, DispayTemp;

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void main() {
ANSEL= 0b00000100; // RA2,RA4,RA5 are analog input
ADCON1 = 0x00; // Reference voltage is Vdd
CMCON0=0x07; //Disable comparators
TRISC = 0b00000000; // PORTC All Outputs
TRISA = 0b00111100; // PORTA All Outputs, Except RA5,RA4,RA3 and RA2

Lcd_Init(); // Initialize LCD

Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CLEAR); // CLEAR display
Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CURSOR_OFF); // Cursor off
Lcd_Out(1,1,message1);
do{
//Read volt
Lcd_Out(2,1,Message2);
ADCON0 = 0b00001000;
ADC_Value = ADC_Read(2);
DisplayVolt = ADC_Value;
volt[0] = DisplayVolt/1000 + 48;
volt[1] = (DisplayVolt/100)%10 + 48;
volt[3] = (DisplayVolt/10)%10 + 48;
Lcd_Out(2,3,volt);
Lcd_Chr(2,8,’V’);
//Read amp
Lcd_Out(2,1,Message3);
ADCON0 = 0b00010000;
ADC_Value=ADC_Read(4);

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DisplayCurr=ADC_Value /22527;
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amp[3] = (DisplayCurr/100)%10 + 48;
(DisplayCurr/10)%10 + 48;
Lcd_Out(2,3,amp);
Lcd_Chr(2,9,’A’);
//Read temp
Lcd_Out(2,1,Message4);
ADCON0=0b00010100;
ADC_Value=ADC_Read(5);
DispayTemp=ADC_Value * 2;
temp[0] = DispayTemp/10000 + 48;
temp[1] = (DispayTemp/1000)%10 + 48;
temp[2] = (DispayTemp/100)%10 + 48;
temp[4] = (DispayTemp/10)%10 + 48;
Lcd_Out(2,6,temp);
Lcd_Chr(2,13,’C’);
}while(1);
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Marc P. November 9, 2012 9:34 pm

Raj! The problem is showing again, it seems that the pin 11 of the pic
doesnt work, i have changed the pic again, and it is always showing
20.4v which is frustrating because i made it for my mom’s birthday on
septembre 9th

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Dear sir , I have need a LCD type MPPT SOLAR charge controller circuit
diagram and hex code , c language, pls help
And how to purchase it from u

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Virus September 8, 2012 4:03 am

Hi RB,

thanks just stumbled on to your excellent site (you are doing good work,
thanks for your time) I need to build PIC-based Digital Voltmeter, can you
make it read 3 or 4 decimals after the . ex 12.2364 v, I do slow charging of big
batteries and will be nice to see them coming up slowly. What do I need to change if it
is possible? I have no programming knowledge and only build projects by using hex file
supplied if it is possible, if it is possible.

Virus

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Perhaps it is some bug in programming, because I changed one of the

sampling pins from AN0 to AN3 and again to AN0, and now it works
perfectly!

But I have to mention that it works independently of what the ADCON0 register is set.
In fact, even if I remove it from the code, it stil works!

I have a couple of questions to ask:

1) What does the ADCON1 do? The reference voltage is set by the 2nd bit of the
ADCON0 register if you see the manual.
2) Why are the 2 LSB of the ADCON0 set “0”? If you see the manual, on page 71, the
first LSB is actually the enable bit of the ADC module and it has to be “1”!

-> But as I mentioned before, there is some kind of bug, because even if I completely
omit to set the ADCON0, it still works!

Now I’m going to implement a current meter as another of your projects. Hope I will
succeed in this! Keep up the good work!

Greetings from Greece.

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I tried to make a dual input voltmeter using pins AN0 and AN2, based on
this project.

It reads from both pins, but if I connect only one of them, it displays on LCD both
readings the same value! What is wrong? Please help me!

Here is the code:

sbit LCD_RS at RC4_bit;

sbit LCD_EN at RC5_bit;
sbit LCD_D4 at RC0_bit;
sbit LCD_D5 at RC1_bit;
sbit LCD_D6 at RC2_bit;
sbit LCD_D7 at RC3_bit;
sbit LCD_RS_Direction at TRISC4_bit;
sbit LCD_EN_Direction at TRISC5_bit;
sbit LCD_D4_Direction at TRISC0_bit;
sbit LCD_D5_Direction at TRISC1_bit;
sbit LCD_D6_Direction at TRISC2_bit;
sbit LCD_D7_Direction at TRISC3_bit;

unsigned int adc_v, DispVolt, adc_v2, DispVolt2;

char *volt = “00.00”;
char *volt2 = “00.0”;

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Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CURSOR_OFF);

do {
ADCON0 = 0b00001000; // Analog channel select AN2
adc_v = ADC_Read(2);
DispVolt = adc_v * 1.174;
volt[0] = DispVolt/1000 + 48;
volt[1] = (DispVolt/100)%10 + 48;
volt[3] = (DispVolt/10)%10 + 48;
volt[4] = DispVolt%10 + 48;
Lcd_Out(2,12,volt);
delay_ms(100);

ADCON0 = 0b00000000; // Analog channel select AN0

adc_v2 = ADC_Read(0);
DispVolt2 = adc_v2 * 1.2;
volt2[0] = DispVolt2/1000 + 48;
volt2[1] = (DispVolt2/100)%10 + 48;
volt2[3] = (DispVolt2/10)%10 + 48;
Lcd_Out(2,1,volt2);
delay_ms(300);

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R-B August 26, 2012 12:21 pm

Make sure there’s no short circuit between the two ADC inputs. What
is your circuit diagram look like?

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Basilea Ruban August 3, 2015 12:20 pm

Hi george iam impressed by your ideas can you please send the
circuit diagram of this project.

Thanks In Advance

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Marc August 15, 2012 2:27 pm

thanks Raj!

my heart rate by fingertip doesnt work at all.. it gives 0

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thank you for all your beautiful project!

i encourage you to do more projects!

thanks a bunch!!!!
i really really appreciate what you are doing!
have a great day!
marC:)

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I am glad you finally resolved this.

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Marc July 20, 2012 11:34 pm

gnd pin

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Sorry Marc, I won’t be able to do that today as I am going to bed

now. I have a flight tomorrow for Munich, Germany. I will be there for
a week for a conference, and I will surely do it after I return back.
There’s no -5V in my circuit.

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Marc July 20, 2012 11:25 pm

Yes, my mistake, i have put 3.9k ohm resistor,anyway, what is wrong with
my circuit pleaseee??

thanks!
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here’s the picture of my circuit :

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R-B July 20, 2012 11:24 pm

There’s no 3.9 Ohm resistor in my circuit. It is 3.9K ohm.

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Marc July 20, 2012 9:37 pm

Raj? Can you tell me what are these two resistors on the picture, you
have mention putting R1 and R2, and now there’s 3 resistor?? i don’t
quite understand…
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thanks!
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Marc,
Those resistors are not the part of the circuit, so ignore them.

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Marc P. July 19, 2012 7:01 pm

there is no short circuit, answer me in 1 year or two…

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R-B July 10, 2012 12:43 pm

Marc,
If you are measuring a constant 20.4V it means your analog input
voltage is always 5.0V because that will give 1023*2 = 2046, which is
shown as 20.4V on LCD. Make sure there is no short circuit between AN2
and VCC pin.

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Marc June 30, 2012 5:15 pm

The voltage from the battery to test is always 20.4v, anyway if i plug the
battery to test or not, it’s the same result… i don’t understand.. now

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ali June 29, 2012 11:23 am

what if i want to measure 220V Ac voltage ??

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Marc June 25, 2012 10:03 am

Thanks Raj! I will try it, i will let you know how it’s going…

thank you again!

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R-B June 20, 2012 9:23 am

+ of battery should go to Vin and – should go to ground of the circuit.

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Ali Imran May 18, 2012 9:38 am

i am not using the icsp header and my circuit is not working

thanks

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Marc May 15, 2012 4:10 pm

Yes Raj, i tried it the same, it gives me 5V + voltage of the source…

must be something i did wrong

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wasantha May 15, 2012 12:18 pm

dear sir yout 16f688 volt meter works ok!!!

but the 12f683 volt meter does not work can you help me
thanka.

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sindhu April 29, 2012 8:30 am

using this project,i want to interface the pic 16f688 with pc and want to
make a pc to pc communication network so that the device can be
monitored from any place.please can u send me the hex code,program
and circuit diagram

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Ty Tower April 21, 2012 6:00 pm

Input voltage is 0 to 20 volts and anything over the zener voltage goes to
ground.
Why do you take this cheap wasteful way out ? Why not suggest a
purpose made chip with low currebt to ground on overvoltage . Tey cost
next to nothing and are common.

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Marc,
Did you try this project exactly as it has been described, or are you
using a different microcontroller?

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pampee das March 16, 2012 7:28 am

how can i diplay the value in lcd in my pc. basically how to interface the
input of pic16f688 with pc. please can you send me the hex code,
program and circuit configuration.

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And when i measure 50.00 wolts – what will be the resolution of the measurement

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Hey thanks for this great work

I’m asking you if you can give me the code written in assembly code
because I’m using THrsim11.

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MadBoy March 12, 2012 5:36 am

i forgot – R1 = 4k + 2k trim

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MadBoy March 12, 2012 5:33 am

Hello – I need from your help.

I want to measure Vin from : 00.00 V ~ 50.00 V

and selected for :
R1 = 5k ( + 2k multiturn trim for calibration ) , R2 = 50k To get into to have in the
outlet of the divisor Va = 5 V , when Vin = 50 V

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Vin = 34.56V Then,

Va = 0.1*Vin = 3.456V
=> Digital Count = 3.456/0.0049 = 705.3061224
=> Calculated I/P Voltage = 490*705.3061224 = 345600
First 4 digits of 6 digit product

pls correct me if I’m wrong.

and when i have this numbers – where in the software need to i write .
+ this
volt[0] = DisplayVolt/1000 + 48;
volt[1] = (DisplayVolt/100)%10 + 48;
volt[3] = (DisplayVolt/10)%10 + 48;
volt[4] = DisplayVolt%10 + 48;

please give me all the software text ready for measurement of 00.00 to 50.00 V = I do
not know where to record these numbers that I got

Voltmeter to both shows you two tensions – how to modify the scheme and the
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/*
Digital Voltmeter 0-20V based on PIC16F688, 2 Analog Inputs
Internal Oscilator @ 4MHz, MCLR Enabled,PWRT Enabled, WDT OFF
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*/

// LCD module connections

sbit LCD_RS at RC4_bit;
sbit LCD_EN at RC5_bit;
sbit LCD_D4 at RC0_bit;
sbit LCD_D5 at RC1_bit;
sbit LCD_D6 at RC2_bit;
sbit LCD_D7 at RC3_bit;
sbit LCD_RS_Direction at TRISC4_bit;
sbit LCD_EN_Direction at TRISC5_bit;
sbit LCD_D4_Direction at TRISC0_bit;
sbit LCD_D5_Direction at TRISC1_bit;
sbit LCD_D6_Direction at TRISC2_bit;
sbit LCD_D7_Direction at TRISC3_bit;
// End LCD module connections

unsigned int ADC_Value1, DisplayVolt1;

unsigned int ADC_Value2, DisplayVolt2;
char *volt1 = “00.0”;
char *volt2 = “00.0”;

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TRISA = 0b00001100; // PORTA All Outputs, Except RA3 and RA2
Lcd_Init(); // Initialize LCD
Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CLEAR); // CLEAR display
Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CURSOR_OFF); // Cursor off

Lcd_Out(1,1,”DC POWER SUPPLY”);

Lcd_Out(2,2,”MAXIMAAL 20 Volt”);
Delay_Ms(3000);
Lcd_Cmd(_LCD_CLEAR); // CLEAR display

Lcd_Out(1,1,”CH1 =”);
Lcd_Out(2,1,”CH2 =”);
Lcd_Out(1,12,”Volt”);
Lcd_Out(2,12,”Volt”);

do {
ADC_Value1 = ADC_Read(1);
ADC_Value2 = ADC_Read(2);
DisplayVolt1 = ADC_Value1 * 2;
DisplayVolt2 = ADC_Value2 * 2;
volt1[0] = DisplayVolt1/1000 + 48;
volt1[1] = (DisplayVolt1/100)%10 + 48;
volt1[3] = (DisplayVolt1/10)%10 + 48;
volt2[0] = DisplayVolt2/1000 + 48;
volt2[1] = (DisplayVolt2/100)%10 + 48;

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volt2[3] = (DisplayVolt2/10)%10 + 48;

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Hello,

I’m a new user of MicroC and I use help.I want to read 2 analog inputs
I’ve change the code you say in post39 but I must also change the
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I don’t understand. Please help withe change the code for use 2 analog input.

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Read my power supply project where I used two analog channels to

measure current and voltage. Here’s the link,
http://embedded-lab.com/blog/?p=1953

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@edil,
Yes they are built-in routines of mikroC.

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while using mikroC PRO,error messages are being displayed,when i

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Kapilasri January 16, 2012 12:48 pm

Dear Sir,

Very interesting project and thanks for sharing.

Can you please tell me how to convert it to PIC16F628A.
I am new to PIC programing

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Hello. Good tutorial. Im using PIC16f818.

My questions are:
1- What happened to left justified or right justified as in the data sheet
for ADC.

2- How can u extract actual voltage by ‘ DisplayVolt = ADC_Value * 2; ‘. Supposedly, if

the in coming voltage is 5V with Vref at 5V, the ADC_Value is 1023.. but * 2 will =
2046. Then u take that value and display on the LCD. How does this work out?

thanks

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Uzo,
1. By default the MikroC LCD library use right justified data of ADC
output.

2. If the incoming voltage is 5V, then the actual input to ADC channel after resistor
divider is 0.2457*5 = 1.229V. The ADC value will be 1023*0.2457 = 251. So 251*2
= 502, which is displayed as 5.02V.

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vo l t [ 0] = D i sp l ayVo l t /1000 + 48;

vo l t [ 1] = (D i sp l ayVo l t /100)%10 + 48;
vo l t [ 3] = (D i sp l ayVo l t /10)%10 + 48;

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The variable Volt carries the numeric digits of the measured voltage.
In order to display them on a character LCD, the numbers must be
converted to ASCII equivalent, which can be done by adding 48 (30h)
to actual numbers. For example the ASCII code for 0 is 48, for 1 is
49, for 2 is 50, so on.

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…I’ve been following your post for a while now, it’s been very helpful.
Could you please assist with schematics and source codes for a PIC
digital clock…
Thanks alot…

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Thobile October 28, 2011 5:15 am

if I have an inputb of 12V-24V which circuit can I use?

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Akbar Durrani October 7, 2011 7:01 am

Dear Mr. Rajendra Bhatt

Thank you for sharing very good projects with us.

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Ibrahim Abdu August 4, 2011 7:46 am

Hi RB I designed a full bridge rectifier for d AC and d cicuit if working.

Thanks

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Keith L July 31, 2011 6:06 am

HI RB a great tutorial, very informative.

I have ported the DVM over to a PIC 16F690 chip and got it working as a
dual channel, just one question …. I want to change the display (ie get it
to flash) when the voltage reading on one channel exceeds a present
voltage how can i get it to this?
Thanks for your help

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ADCON0 = 0b00001000; // Analog channel select @ AN2

not clear , when we use 2 or 3 read analog inputs from multiple ADC channels
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hi Mr. R-B
my need HOW CAN GET ?
1_Calculated I/P voltage = 49*16161.6122 = 791918.9978
OR
2_Calculated I/P voltage = 16161.6122/100 =161.616122
who is right way ?
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Ibrahim Abdu July 28, 2011 2:03 am

Thanx 4 d quick respond. I hav done my presentation without the ac

section but my supervisor ask me to look into it. So pls, i stil need help

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hi Mr. R-B, pl reply me

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My R1=4.7k, R2=470k
Va = R1/R1+R2 * Vin => 0.0099 * Vin
=>I/P voltage = 101.0101 * Va = 101.0101 * Digital Count * 0.0049
=0.4949 * Digital Count

Assume Vin = 160V

Va = 0.4949 * 160 = 79.1919 V
=> Digital Count = 79.1919/0.0049 = 16161.6122
Calculated I/P voltage = HOW CAN GET

Pls correct me if I’m wrong.

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R-B July 27, 2011 5:41 pm

Seems like you are doing right.

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Ibrahim Abdu July 27, 2011 1:05 am

Pls i spent d whole nyte because i hav presentation this morning by

10am.thanx

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Measuring AC voltage is beyond the scope of this project. I would say
you do some more research on internet to find the solution for your
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Ibrahim Abdu July 27, 2011 12:57 am

Hi RB. Nice job. Pls how can i make it 2 measure both ac and dc up 2
500v

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mostafa July 25, 2011 12:51 pm

hey…

i tried to use the USART but its not working with this configuration… and
the second thing i want to ask about is how to make this circuit sensitive
to small voltages.. so that i want to measure about 5 mili volts?? thanks in advance

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Use an OpAmp with appropriate gain to amplify the low voltage signal
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can u modified it dual ch .AC volt meter. 0 to 500 volt ac

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mostafa July 21, 2011 3:12 am

i will use this configuration: 11.0592 oscillator external, 22 pf capacitor ,

HS fuse, and all other fuses disabled, + i will not use an lcd, is this
configuration ok to suit the serial communication using the usart ??

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I would recommend to read the datasheet, specially the USART

section.

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ok thanks alot ….
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want a baud rate = 9600

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R-B July 21, 2011 8:38 am

You don’t need to change the configuration setting for using USART.
You will be fine.

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mostafa July 21, 2011 2:02 am

first thank you for replying

yes it display wrong values on the LCD… iam using R1=1k, R2=3k and
these two values will give the same value for va=0.25*vin, and iam using
R=10.64k for the the resistance entering on pin 14 on the PIC
the displayed value equal (20.4)+ iam not using a zener diode because the vin doesnt
exceed 20 volts in my project.. thanks in advance

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@Mostafa,
First of all, there is no resistance on pin 14 on the PIC, so correct what you are

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hi brother
first of all thank you so much for your help and for this wonderful
tutorial.. but i have a question please.. i configured the fuses and
programmed the pic and everything in ok.. but the display is wrong so
could you tell me why this happened?

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@mostafa,
What do you mean by the display is wrong? Do you mean it shows
wrong values on LCD? Tell me more about the problem.

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angel July 14, 2011 4:32 am

What is the initial display in the LCD once I power up the circuit?

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angel July 12, 2011 1:15 pm

I’ve overlooked at my inbox. I’ve already received it. Thank you very
much!

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angel July 12, 2011 12:56 pm

Hi R-B! Thank you for the code. But I think I haven’t received it yet. Can
you resend it to my email? [email protected] Thanks!

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Fyza July 8, 2011 9:56 am

can you please tell me whats ICSPDAT and ICSPCLK? im new to circuits,
cause i really need to understand this for my DVM project. thanks

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angel July 8, 2011 5:38 am

R-B! When I tried to import the hex file of your code on my Pic16f676
(using pic kit 2), it could not write successfully. It was stated that the
program memory was not enough. 676 and 688 are really pin compatible
but when I looked at the datasheet, 688 has a larger memory space. So I
think the memory space matters in your project.

Is there any way that I can change or vary in your code so that I can use my Pic16f676
for your project? It’s the only pic that’s closest to your pic that is available in our
country.

Thank you!

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I have sent you the PIC16F676 version of HEX file in your email
angel_joyce15 at yahoo.com. You should use exactly the same circuit
shown in the article with PIC16F676, and load the new HEX file.

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You can implement this project with any other PIC with ADC channels.
PIC16F676 and PIC16F688 look pin compatible, but you can
recompile the source code for PIC16F676 to make sure it will run.

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meguitarist June 22, 2011 1:06 am

Yes, I’m using MikroC.

The measuring 0~30V going very well.

Thanks mate!

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Meguitarist June 21, 2011 9:14 pm

Hello RB,

I’m using 16f684 for this project & i’m still new in microcontroller world.
1 question, how can i sampling more than 1 analog input?
Like in sequence sampling input 1, input 2…..thanks
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directions as input by TRISA = 0b00000011. Then you should also set
ANSEL = 0x00000011. Now if you are using mikroC, you can read from AN0 using
ADC_Read(0) and from AN1 using ADC_Read(1).

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Meguitarist June 21, 2011 11:12 am

I’ m thinking of combine this vdm with the temperature project, showing

each reading altetnatively… Doesn’ t it feel great???

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@hamad,
The circuit diagram explains what parts you need for this project.

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can you mail me the video of complete project of dvm u made. it will be
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i need it till 22 june urgent,

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hamad June 21, 2011 9:10 am

provide me each component you used in project with detail

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hamad June 21, 2011 9:08 am

i cant understand the picture posted of breadboard on wapssite . please

mail me the picture of bread board by complete label or explaining each
component.i have constructed circuit but led is displaying blank .i will be
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Hello RB,

Thanks for yr fast respond.

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Va = 0.2457* Vin, if max I/P voltage is 20V, so the calculation is 0.2457 * 20V & max.
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My calculation as below:

My R1=2k2(5%), R2=11.239k(10K + 2k2 preset)

Va = R1/R1+R2 * Vin => 0.1637 * Vin
=>I/P voltage = 6.10 * Va = 6.10 * Digital Count * 0.0049
=0.03 * Digital Count

Assume Vin = 8V
Va = 0.1637 * 8 = 1.31V
=> Digital Count = 1.31/0.0049 = 267
Calculated I/P voltage = 3 * 267 = 0801

Pls correct me if I’m wrong.

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@ meguitarist
You are doing right.

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Could you pls advise how U get the 4.07 in the below calculation?

Also, Va = 1267*Vin/(1267+3890) = 0.2457*Vin

=> I/P voltage = 4.07*Va = 4.07* Digital Count * 0.0049
= 0.01994 * Digital Count
= 0.02*Digital Count (Approx.)

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R-B June 20, 2011 11:59 am

Va = 0.2457* Vin (first line)

=> Vin = Va/0.2457 = 4.07Va

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enamshah May 31, 2011 1:12 pm

can u plz tell me how to measure(monitor) power continously using pic.i

want to measure both voltage and current continously with some
sampling rate.

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can you tell me program for PIC 16F84 for digital voltmeter i need it very
much .i will be thankful

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NAVANEETHAN.S May 3, 2011 6:02 am

hello sir, for an PIC-based Digital Voltmeter (DVM) the program are done
in computer and downloaded to the PIC 16F688 using usb pic
programmer.after downloaded there is need for connection of usb to the
board.. Is it possible to run the PIC after the program downloaded to the
PIC without USB PIC programmer

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There is no need of programmer after the program is loaded into the

microcontroller. You just need to apply +5 V and Gnd in the circuit
where required.

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I_m_I April 24, 2011 1:48 am

i have decided to design this DVM. I understood almost all connections

but the only thing new to me is ICSP header.
Why we use ICSP header in this project….??

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JALIL AHMED March 3, 2011 3:13 pm

I WANT ANOTHER HELP IF YOU HAVE SOME TIME PLEASE

I HAVE COMPLETED ASSOCIATE ENGINEER IN ELECTRONICS DIPLOMA
NOW WORKING ON
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOME PCB DESIGNING

I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT

1 SIMULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC PROJECTS BEFORE PRACTICAL
2 VIRTUAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT DESIGN AND SIMULATION SOFTWARE
3 VIRTUAL TEST INSTRUMENT IN SIMULATION OF ELECTRONIC PROJECTS

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JALIL AHMED March 3, 2011 2:54 pm

I DONT HAVE MICRO C PRO COMPILER AND DONT KNOW THE

WORKING OF THIS SOFTWARE I TRIED TO DOWNLOAD IT BUT IT IS
DEMO AND NOT WORKING
IF YOU PLEASE TELL ME THE LINK FOR DOWNLOADING THIS
SOFTWARE
OR YOU CAN SEN ME THE CRACK OR KEY FOR THIS SOFTWARE SO THAT I CAN
MAKET THIS PROGRAM TO WORK PLEASE.
I M BASICALLY DESIGNING THIS AMP+VOLT METER FOR 27 VOLT POWER SUPPLY
AND WANT TO SWITCH IT ON WITH THE PUSH BUTTON
THAN SWITCH BETWEEN VOLTAGE AND CURRENT MEASUREMENT WITH OTHER
PUSHBUTTON

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I am also using the demo version of MikroC that allows you to

compile HEX code up to 2 KB. I would suggest to read the installation
guide and user’s manual if you want to work with MikroC.

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i already have an volt meter designed by using Pic 16f676 microcontroller
but i dont have its program and procedure
if you have any knowledge please send me the schematic please
and tell me how can I simulate it on the computer. I have
soldering station work bench and Superpro 3000 Porgrammer.
I NEED TO KNOW THE COMPLETE PROCEDURE FOR DESIGNING VOLTMETER +
AMPARE METER WITH THE HELP OF PIC MICROCONTROLLER PIC 16F676
AND ITS C++ file and

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JALIL AHMED March 3, 2011 2:37 pm

THIS IS A GOOD VOLT METE DESIGN

BUT
HOW TO USE IT FOR CURRENT MEASUREMENT

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Jalil,
Current could be measured using a different technique. I have
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The file has has been updated.

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Sorry for pointing that to me, it was my mistake. I will link the correct file
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simon sim February 9, 2011 9:55 pm

I refer to your project of Digital Voltmeter based on PIC16F688

OCT.10.2010. Can you please send me the hex File for this digital
voltmeter.
As I only get the Digital thermometer V2.zip file on the post.
Thank you and look forward to your reply.

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laxman January 7, 2011 12:00 pm

i need microprocesser based digital volmeter

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So far only simulates the Proteus. When finished I do post the pictures.

Merry Christmas

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What are the configurations of the fuses in MikroC? Thanks.

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I have added the information regarding the fuses in the software

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danj December 20, 2010 10:36 am

i mean how to transfer 10bit resolution from ADRESH and ADRESL to

LCD by using c language

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You don’t need to read ADRESH and ADRESL separately. In MikroC,

you can read the 10-bit conversion result using ADC_Read() function.
You have to define the variable (that stores the ADC result) as an
integer (2 bytes). Read my article,
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I didn’t get what you mean by converting voltage and display as

degree. If you are talking about reading the analog voltage from a
temperature sensor and display as degree F or C, I would suggest to
read my another project : Digital thermometer using an LM35 with a
PIC micro. The underlying principle is same no matter what PIC you use.

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You need to find the new values for resistors R1 and R2 in the voltage
divider network that could scale down the i/p voltage ranging from 0-30V
to 0-5V. After that, just follow the math described above.

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HI can pls know how to measure for diff voltage range like for 0-30v

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