Arduino Kitchen Timer
Introduction
This project involved creating a kitchen timer using Arduino. The timer was designed to operate efficiently with low-level programming, making use of bitwise operators, pointers, and interrupts.
Project Overview
The kitchen timer utilized bitwise operations and direct port manipulation (e.g., PORTB) to manage timing functions. Features included an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for input and a display for output. The implementation required careful memory management and precise control over the timer and interrupts.
Objectives
- Efficient Timing: Utilize low-level programming for precise timing control.
- Display Integration: Interface with a display to show the countdown.
- Interrupt Handling: Implement interrupts to handle timer events.
Technology Stack
- Arduino: For hardware control and timer management.
- C: Programming language used for low-level operations and control.
- Bitwise Operators and Pointers: For efficient manipulation of hardware registers and memory.
Challenges and Learnings
- Low-Level Programming: Gained experience in using bitwise operators and direct port manipulation.
- Interrupt Management: Improved skills in handling interrupts and memory management.
Conclusion
This project provided valuable insights into low-level programming and hardware interfacing, enhancing my skills in Arduino development and embedded systems.