Thursday, October 14, 2010

PIC18F USB LC Meter

Inductance and Capacitance Meter using Microchip's PIC18F2550 connected to USB using HID class (Plug-n-Play).

* f1, f2. and f3 are the frequencies defined by the equations stated on Digital LC Meter.

diagram using internal Analog Comparator and Timer Peripherals of PIC18:
 

schematic with actual values:
*simulation on Proteus 7 is NOT working (particularly the LC oscillator part and internal pull-up on RB0)

download link (HEX and PC app): PIC18F2550_USB-HID_LC-Meter.zip
elab.ph forum link:   PIC18F2550 USB LC Meter

 # edit (10-20-10)
added "Calibration option" ( same PIC18F firmware )
  • reference capacitance range is 1.0nF +/- 5%
  • Fosc (20MHz crystal with PLL) frequency range is 48MHz +/- 200ppm

# edit (08-14-11)
 V1.2 ->  updated host-side application,
          -> should now work both on 32-bit OS and 64-bit OS hosts.


Posted by 'yus at 9:34 PM
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37 comments:

  1. sarmaOctober 22, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    hi, Great concept
    simply use the PC to read out instead of another LCD display.
    however, don't you feel such an instrument can better be standalone, Mr YUS !
    now I am trying to make a smaller version of Phil Rice design to be housed in DT38 model DMM cabinet. To make it possible , i have resorted to 8*2 display.
    All the best and hope to see many more projects from constantun
    regards
    sarma

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  2. 'yusOctober 22, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    hi sarma,
    It's nice to hear from you again.
    I agree with you, portable/standalone version is still the best option.
    My main purpose for this project is to study also the "usb interfacing" with pic18.

    Hope you'll finish your own version soon.
    It will be better if you use smaller (lower-power) LCD.

    best regards,
    julius

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  3. AnonymousOctober 27, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    When loading HEX programmer you see this message.



    Error in HEX file-Fuse Line:397
    :0100000024DB
    YOU CAN HELP

    Thanks

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  4. sarmaDecember 5, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    YUS, I totally agree with you.
    If we get a glass display with the type of legend we need to display suffixes to the measured values, it is the best. In that direction, i sincerely feel that your earlier design with mobile phone TFT display is compact and superior.
    I have practically settled for Phil Rice design but with L&C selection using a relay. There are no hanging wires from main board to mechanical switch and back.It is working very fine with 16*1 display. BTW, what new projects did you take up?
    regards
    sarma

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Hi.
    what is maximum inductance/capacitance measured by USB LC meter?
    regards
    Dali

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Hello,

    Is it possible to get a copy of the source codes for PIC and host (C#)?

    I would like to add a LCD to this great project. ebpalomino@hotmail.com.

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  7. 'yusJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    hi ebpalomino,

    the firmware code for the PIC18 and the C# code for the host are based only on the "USB Device - HID - Custom Demos" of Microchip's Application Libraries. I just made some modifications. So, it's better to start from the original code of microchip.

    rgds,
    julius

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  8. බුද්ධිකJune 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    hi,

    it's the what i was looking for,most PIC based LC meters has LCD,can you plz give me the hex for 18F4550?because my development board got that

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  9. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Could you post the configeration bits for the 18f2550 as i get error in pickit 2 saying that it cannot find config bits in hex file

    If i burn the hex with default config bits the the usb is not working at all

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    1. UnknownMay 27, 2020 at 11:57 PM

      mine does also not work and I dont know why. I have looked data and clock lines with osciloscope and there are some data send but no response from program.

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  10. khalidJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    hello

    Where possible i buy this meter

    PIC18F USB LC Meter

    good jop

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  11. NoPayAreaFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Hello,

    I need vb source code for this project..
    please give


    thanks in advance!
    Best Regards
    Hasnain

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  12. බුද්ධිකMarch 4, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Hi,

    I too need the config bits for the PK2 :D
    i tried to guess those,is this correct,

    http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/770/82523799.jpg

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  13. බුද්ධිකMarch 7, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Hi,

    I've built this successfully using config words i guessed in a previous comment,
    I wrote a blog post too about this wonderful design.Thank you YUS :D

    http://lab.buddika.info/2012/03/homemade-usb-lc-meter.html

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  14. Neo2aApril 7, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Hello
    Can you send me the source code of the
    pic microcontroller?
    I would like to modify it because I need
    some device what is indicate on output line
    when the inductance is over than presetted
    values.
    Thax
    mail:tpucz@juropnet.hu

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  15. PAulMay 4, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    would it be possible to get the full hex with config bits included, as i have built board and having problems setting bits shown in picture..
    this would be very much appreciated
    Paul

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  16. Helpers HandJanuary 12, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    their is no polarity detail of C2 capacitors

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  17. UnknownFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    so i need use 20Mhz or 48hmz oscilator?

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  18. TotoxaMarch 2, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Do you know the name of that oscillator? I cant understand how it works...

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  19. AngelloJuly 1, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    @Paul He won't give the source and I can't d/l from 4shared, so I think of
    1) Get known with USB interfacing to pic 18F2550
    2) Get to know how it works & make my own program.
    Once you have own source code, it becomes possible to improve the hardware also.

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  20. GintasAugust 10, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    For Angello:
    http://www.qrz.lt/ly2bok/Konstrukcijos/USB%20LC%20meter/USB%20LC%20matuolklis.htm

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  21. Cyber SystemsAugust 18, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Hello Friend,
    Can you please send me source file if it is in C? I shall be thankful to you.
    I am unable to download from 4shared due to having non paid account.


    IFFI

    iffi_pakistan@hotmail.com

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  22. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Can i have the source code of the pc application?
    I have built the circuit.it is working except it has a accuracy problem.I can make it more accurate if i got the mathematical conversion happening in the application.Or any link related would be helpful.The link about f1,f2,f3 is not working.Fixing the link also would do..

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  23. ZSN1OOIEFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    USB DEVICE not detected ! i made the circuit, installed the hex file into the 18f2550 via pickit2 and inserted it into ckt ! when i connected it via usb port ! its unable to install its drivers nor the program is detecting it ?? :(

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  24. UnknownMarch 18, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I read your project's description
    and i intend to build a similar project adding a resistance meter for my end of year project. i wish to have the C code to work on it.
    thanks

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  25. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    hi Yus,

    I'd like to adapt this circuit to operate with a lcd display for that, you could provide the code * .c?

    thanks

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  26. Selim KOÇJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:39 AM

    Thanks for circuit and code.

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  27. UnknownMay 11, 2020 at 12:12 AM

    Hello.
    Im gonna build this project of yours and I was wondering what kind of capacitors are C2 and C3? are they regular or tantalium cos in some other LC meter with 16F628A theese two are tantalium.

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  28. UnknownMay 27, 2020 at 10:56 PM

    Hello.
    I have build this LC meter but when I program the pic using easypic6 and put it on to my pcb and plug it into pc it doesn work like it doesnt wanna connect with the program. Drivers are installed automatic. The strange thing is that Microchip Custom USB Device driver doesnt wanna work.Code 10

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  29. UnknownMay 27, 2020 at 11:36 PM

    is this hex file fuesed with bootloader or I have to load bootloader myself?

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