Microchip Technology produces the Peripheral Interface Controller (PIC) series of microcontrollers used in various gadgets including cellphones video game peripherals and cutting-edge medical equipment. RS232 Serial Communication protocol is a standard for serial communication transmission of data. This course explains how to connect the microcontroller to your PC via RS232 and use a PIC microchip in designing and programming a motion detector.First we'll look at serial communication including the RS232 standard and the fundamentals of serial interfaces. After that we study RS232 configuration in the Windows environment using the Virtual Serial Port Driver. Then you'll discover how to design a circuit diagram and code the PIC microcontroller using Proteus and MikroC software. Subsequently we explain how to create our C sharp application using Visual Studio. The steps involved in downloading and installing the necessary software are then covered.The course concludes by investigating the necessary hardware and software to create a motion detector. You'll learn about the specifications of each item used in our project including PIC microcontroller LCD PIR sensor Buzzer and USB programmer. Then we discuss the procedures of creating a schematic and programming the motion detector. This course will arm you with all the knowledge you need to become a specialist in developing successful microcontroller projects. Join us now!