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How to Program a BS2P40
ByChris Savage April 1, 2014November 11, 2025

This tutorial describes how to program a BS2P40 on a development board designed for 24-pin modules.

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XBee 802.15.4 to PC Demo [P8X32A]
ByChris Savage March 13, 2014November 11, 2025

The XBee 802.15.4 to PC Demo provides an example of communication between any Series 1 XBee Module and the PC, using the XStick 802.15.4.

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74HC165 to 74HC595 Demo 2 [SPIN]
ByChris Savage February 20, 2014November 11, 2025

Another tutorial on using the 74HC165 Parallel to Serial shift register and 74HC595 Serial to Parallel shift register with the P8X32A MCU.

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74HC165 to 74HC595 Demo 1 [SPIN]
ByChris Savage February 20, 2014November 11, 2025

A tutorial on using the 74HC165 Parallel to Serial shift register and 74HC595 Serial to Parallel shift register with the P8X32A MCU.

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74HC595 Demo [SPIN]
ByChris Savage February 20, 2014November 11, 2025

A tutorial on using the 74HC595 Serial to Parallel shift register with the P8X32A MCU.

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74HC165 Demo [SPIN]
ByChris Savage February 20, 2014November 11, 2025

A tutorial on using the 74HC165 Parallel to Serial shift register with the P8X32A MCU.

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RN-42 Bluetooth to PC Demo [P8X32A]
ByChris Savage November 14, 2013November 11, 2025

This demo provides an example of communication between the RN-42 Bluetooth Module and another device capable of supporting Bluetooth SPP, such as a PC or Smartphone.

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PIR Triggered Relay Circuits
ByChris Savage November 8, 2013November 11, 2025

This tutorial describes how you can turn on a light when motion is detected, just like those outdoor motion-sensing lights do, and all without writing a single line of code.

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Relay Driver Circuits
ByChris Savage October 27, 2013November 11, 2025

A collection of circuits for driving relays in your projects.

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DS1620 Serial LCD Demo [BS2]
ByChris Savage April 22, 2013November 11, 2025

An example of displaying the day, date and time from a DS1302 and the temperature from a DS1620 on a serial LCD.

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