USB Interface using PIC
Has anyone used a PIC to develop a USB Interface. From what i have read the 16C745 which has a USB interface onboard is not flashable. Is there another alternative, preferably easily obtainable in the UK.
I would, at this stage, like to use a Windows GUI (Via VB) to switch outputs on the PIC to HIGH and LOW as selected.
Can anyone help in this quest.
Many thanks,
Steve
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The PIC18F4550 has a USB2 interface, it's brilliant!! I can use it behave like a Mouse or use the USB interface as virtual serial port. There are other devices in the USB family as well.
Last edited by OXIMBIT; - 13th March 2005 at 18:23.
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Do you have any example of code, that this pic is show as a virtual com in windows?
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Heres some code, It should all convert to Pbpro really easly
Code:' ' General purpose USB CDC test program. ' ' Transmits data from several different buffers. ' And displays the contents of the USBIN buffer on the LCD ' ' Uses transmit and receive detection using the CARRY flag (STATUS.0) ' ' Communicate via the serial terminal set to the com port that the USB connects too. ' OPTIMISER_LEVEL = 2 ' Enable the optimiser at level 2 Device = 18F4550 ' Choose a device with on-board full speed USB XTAL = 48 ' Set the oscillator speed to 48MHz (using a 20MHz crystal) REMINDERS = OFF ' Disable all reminders LCD_DTPIN = PORTD.4 ' LCD data port attached to PORTD LCD_RSPIN = PORTE.0 ' LCD RS pin attached to PORTE.0 LCD_ENPIN = PORTE.1 ' LCD EN pin attached to PORTE.1 LCD_INTERFACE = 4 ' 4-bit Interface LCD_LINES = 2 ' 2 line LCD LCD_TYPE = ALPHANUMERIC ' Use an Hitachi alphanumeric LCD USB_DESCRIPTOR = "CDCDESC.INC" ' Point to the CDC DESCRIPTOR file (located in the INC\USB_18 folder) Dim PP0 As Byte SYSTEM ' USBPOLL status return Dim VAR1 As Word ' General purpose variable Dim ARRAY1[20] As Byte ' Used to hold some output characters Dim OUT_BUFFER As String * 20 ' Used to hold some output characters Dim IN_BUFFER As String * 20 ' Used to hold some input characters Symbol CARRY_FLAG = STATUS.0 ' High if microcontroller does not have control over the DP buffer Symbol TRNIF = UIR.3 ' Low if USB Busy '------------------------------------------------------------------------ ' The main program loop starts here DelayMS 200 ' Wait for things to stabilise ALL_DIGITAL = True ' Set PORTA and PORTD to digital mode Clear ' Clear all RAM before we start Cls ' Clear the LCD Repeat ' \ USBPoll ' Wait for the USB interface to become attached Until PP0 = %00000110 ' / StrN ARRAY1 = " ARRAY BUFFER\n\r" ' Fill the array with NULL terminated characters OUT_BUFFER = " STRING BUFFER\n\r" ' Fill the string with NULL terminated characters VAR1 = 0 ' Reset the counting variable While 1 = 1 ' Create an infinite loop Repeat ' Wait for USB input USBIn 3, IN_BUFFER, Auto ' Poll the USB and Receive some data from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep looking until data is able to be received Print At 1,1,"USB BUFFER" Print At 2,1,IN_BUFFER ' Display the contents of the USB buffer on line 2 of the LCD Clear IN_BUFFER ' Then clear the buffer for the next time __USBOUT_BUFFER = " USB BUFFER\n\r" ' Place characters directly into the USB TX buffer string ' ' Transmit from the USB's internal TX buffer String. NULL terminated. Repeat USBOut 3, __USBOUT_BUFFER, Auto ' Poll the USB and Transmit the buffer from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep trying if the microcontroller does not have control over the buffer Repeat : Until TRNIF = 1 ' Wait for completion before transmitting anything else ' Transmit from a NULL terminated array Repeat USBOut 3, ARRAY1, Auto ' Poll the USB and Transmit the buffer from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep trying if the microcontroller does not have control over the buffer Repeat : Until TRNIF = 1 ' Wait for completion before transmitting anything else ' Transmit from a NULL terminated String Repeat USBOut 3, OUT_BUFFER, Auto ' Poll the USB and Transmit the buffer from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep trying if the microcontroller does not have control over the buffer Repeat : Until TRNIF = 1 ' Wait for completion before transmitting anything else ' Transmit from a NULL terminated code memory String Repeat USBOut 3, TEXT_STRING, Auto ' Poll the USB and Transmit the buffer from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep trying if the microcontroller does not have control over the buffer Repeat : Until TRNIF = 1 ' Wait for completion before transmitting anything else ' Transmit a NULL terminated quoted string of characters Repeat USBOut 3, " QUOTED STRING\n\r", Auto ' Poll the USB and Transmit the buffer from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep trying if the microcontroller does not have control over the buffer Repeat : Until TRNIF = 1 ' Wait for completion before transmitting anything else ' Transmit 12 characters from a code memory String Repeat USBOut 3, TEXT_STRING, 12 ' Poll the USB and Transmit only 12 characters of the buffer from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep trying if the microcontroller does not have control over the buffer Repeat : Until TRNIF = 1 ' Wait for completion before transmitting anything else __USBOUT_BUFFER = "\n\rVAR1 = " + Str$(Dec,VAR1) + "\n\r" ' Convert VAR1 into a string ' Transmit from the USB's internal TX buffer String. NULL terminated. Repeat USBOut 3, __USBOUT_BUFFER, Auto ' Poll the USB and Transmit the buffer from endpoint 3 Until CARRY_FLAG = 0 ' Keep trying if the microcontroller does not have control over the buffer Repeat : Until TRNIF = 1 ' Wait for completion before transmitting anything else Inc VAR1 Wend ' Go wait for the next buffer input TEXT_STRING: CData " CODE MEMORY BUFFER\n\r",0
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oke thanx for the info i give it a try only i'm suppriced about how windows will detect this device
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Having now got my USB PICs for development (all of the 18F USB Series), are there any examples of how to switch the outputs of the PIC HIGH or LOW as driven by the PC.
I'm looking at an application where by the front end is developed using VB, but then the control is by the PIC. So VB sends a command to the PIC to make a desired PORT HIGH or LOW.
It seems fairly simple in its concept, but i can't find any examples of this on the WEB / Forums.
Any help / pointers would be appriciated.
Thanks.
Steve.
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Aren't there any examples included with the compiler?
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Not as far as im aware, but i may be wrong. They just seem to be about complex data transfer opposed to simple switching commands.
Of course if you are aware of any, then please correct me if i'm wrong.
I'm using PicBasic Pro.
Many thanks,
Steve
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The Compiler I'm using has many demos including one to Implement the functionality of a Jan Axelson demo which flashes Leds at the Pic end in response to inputs made at the PC. And I just remembered one where as I move my mouse pointer of a picture of a Prototype board the Led's light up on the real board.
I can only suggest you contact Melabs for more help.
Last edited by OXIMBIT; - 25th April 2005 at 18:33.
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Sounds like what exactly after. Two questions then, what Compiler are you using and can you send these demos to me on email? I've sent you a PM with my email address.
Many thanks,
Steve
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look at thisOriginally Posted by Tissy
http://www.alecmcnamara.freeserve.co.uk/piccalc/
you find HIDcomm component from Microchip for really easy VB development
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facing problem with compiler in usb subject
i face the error message
"ERROR: Macro USBINIT? not found in macro file"
how to solve this problem
soni
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if you are german, look at http://www.sprut.de there are the basic for USB & PIC18Fxx55 !
PBP 2.50C, MCS+ 3.0.0.5, MPLAB 8, MPASM 5.14, ASIX Presto, PoScope, mE mikroBasic V7.2, PICKIT2
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Tell us wich PIC you're using and post your code here.
Steve
It's not a bug, it's a random feature.
There's no problem, only learning opportunities.
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