Here's a challenging option:
Use an old cell (or even your personal cell) that has android 4 or higher (I think you need that to interface).
Pick an android BASIC of your choice, and use that as a remote., interfacing via bluetooth to your PIC.
No need for displays or controllers, your cell acts as an all-in-one, except for the need for a IC that can receive bluetooth, or using a bluetooth interface chip.
That's how I would do things today.
Robert
EDIT: Level 2 challenge:
Interface via the interwebs so you can change stuff and monitor at will from anywhere.





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