captalex: Have you tried using the google search engine?, abundant amount of material concerning micro controllers can be found there.But for a quick start check http://www.instructables.com to get started.

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usisky: The following are all microcontroller(hardware -software) based designs. For undergraduates final year project or Master degree program.

If you are interested or u've got personal design idea(s), then email me(designtechmail@yahoo.com)


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• Digital temperature logger(logs stored on SD card or EEPROM, with up 3-months log and/or hosted by PC)
• Digital pressure logger (logs store on SD card or EEPROM, with up 3-moths log and/or hosted by PC)
• Radio frequency identification(RFID)
• Fingerprint scanning for access control
• Precision programmable electronic fuses
• Programmable(microcontroller based) AC/DC overvoltage/undervoltage monitoring
• Intelligent Voltage stabilizer
• Mains frequency monitoring
• Phase angle/pwm controllers
• LED solid state lighting(replacement for florescent and incandescent lamps)
• Solar powered solid state lighting systems
• Smart(microprocessor based) DC/AC conveters(inveters) using MOSFETS or IGBTs
• DC-DC conveters (choppers) e.g for laptops
• AC/DC and AC/AC converter systems
• Automated lighting intensity control for bulbs used in utility conservation systems
• Automated fan speed controller, based on ambient temperature level. User programmable(manually or with IR control)
• FM infra red earphone for HI-FI audio
• High-tech subwoofer systems with acoustic deficiency cancellation
• Digital audio record/playback for voice messaging and announcements.
• Digital calendar/Reminder/Alarm system
• Digital portable notebook, using normal LCDs or GRAPHIC LCDs
• GSM monitoring and control, utilizing SMS or DTMF schemes.
• Automated LAN cable tester with cable type/speed and defect detection
• Digital IC(integrated circuit) tester
• Customizable matrix crosspoint swithching for audio or video
• Electronic teaching aid for kids or adult education
• Electronic student attendance marker, employing fingerprint or RFID
• Ultrasonic intrusion detection and monitoring
• Passive infra red(PIR) intrusion detection and monitoring. Employs black body radiation
• Vehicle(robotic) guidance. Wirelessly guided, upto 40km
• Robotic end-effector(manipulator), for precision pick-and-place applications
• Digital ammeter/Voltmeter, for AC/DC
• Oscilloscope input expander
• Electronic pasturization and preservation unit, for dairy products
• GSM/GPS car tracker
• Multi-digit matrix LED scrolling displays(wireless update funtion or via PC serial port)
• Multi-drop wireless intercom system
• Short-range/Long-range FM transmitters, utilizing crystal or varactor diode modulation
• Instant messaging system utilizing dedicated hardware
• Password based Door Security system
• Digital Visitor Counter
• Ring Tone generator
• Keyboard Interfacing
• Digital thermometer
• Ultrasonic car collision avoidance system
• Intelligent Electronic Voting Machine
• Solar Position(tracking) Control
• Data Transfer Between Two Microcontrollers using IR Communication
• Automatic Cooling Mechanism for Domestic Applications
• Fluid Temperature Control using PWM/PID control/Proportional control
• Prepaid Billing Mechanism for Energy Meters
• RF Based Wireless Data Transfer
• Appliance Control Using RF Communication
• RFID Attendance System.
• Interactive Voice Response System for college Automation
• Implementing Process (Temperature) Control and monitoring system.
• Implementing Wireless PC to PC Communication using RF
• Design and Implementation of wireless Home security system.
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