16F628 Car starter - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

Kostecki · 7th November 2009, 03:46 PM

I am looking for a prototyping project for my next semester's class, and was hoping some more experienced users could help me out.

I am thinking of building an automatic car starter for my project, and was curious if a PIC 16F628 would be able to handle such a task. I am not a car person by any means, so I have no idea how I would
A) Build the receiver/remote
B) Implement said devices
C) Hook it up to the car

I know the 16F628 is able to handle a plethora of things, but is this one of them?

**Nigel Goodwin** · 7th November 2009, 03:47 PM

As it's a very basic and simple task, no problem.

Kostecki · 7th November 2009, 06:44 PM

That is good to hear, thanks much for the quick feedback. If I do end up persuing this project, I will be sure to post the schematics and program.

jimlovell777 · 7th November 2009, 07:38 PM

It's more than capable, I did the same project a few years ago with a PIC16f627A. I still have the source code and schematics if you're interested. The code is written in C. The project also included car alarm and engine immobilization features.

Kostecki · 8th November 2009, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimlovell777

It's more than capable, I did the same project a few years ago with a PIC16f627A. I still have the source code and schematics if you're interested. The code is written in C. The project also included car alarm and engine immobilization features.

Actually, that would be great jimlovell777! I would love to take a look at it.

I noticed you were talking about car alarms and such. The car I am going to modify is a 97 Cavalier, which has nothing "motorized" other than the door locks from the inside of the car. Some of the projects I have seen require modifying the panic button on the remote-lock system... but this car has none of that. Would your project work on a completely mechanical car?

jimlovell777 · 8th November 2009, 09:19 AM

Yes it would work on a completely mechanical car though you'd need some form of wireless keyfob to use remote starting of course. I did include in my project an electronic keypad so I could start my car without a key securely and if that's good enough you don't need a wireless device.

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7th November 2009, 03:46 PM	#1
Kostecki	16F628 Car starter I am looking for a prototyping project for my next semester's class, and was hoping some more experienced users could help me out. I am thinking of building an automatic car starter for my project, and was curious if a PIC 16F628 would be able to handle such a task. I am not a car person by any means, so I have no idea how I would A) Build the receiver/remote B) Implement said devices C) Hook it up to the car I know the 16F628 is able to handle a plethora of things, but is this one of them?

7th November 2009, 03:47 PM	#2
Nigel Goodwin	As it's a very basic and simple task, no problem. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

7th November 2009, 06:44 PM	#3
Kostecki	That is good to hear, thanks much for the quick feedback. If I do end up persuing this project, I will be sure to post the schematics and program.

7th November 2009, 07:38 PM	#4
jimlovell777	It's more than capable, I did the same project a few years ago with a PIC16f627A. I still have the source code and schematics if you're interested. The code is written in C. The project also included car alarm and engine immobilization features. __________________ MoonTaj.com - Lead developer All around tech enthusiast.

8th November 2009, 09:19 AM	#6
jimlovell777	Yes it would work on a completely mechanical car though you'd need some form of wireless keyfob to use remote starting of course. I did include in my project an electronic keypad so I could start my car without a key securely and if that's good enough you don't need a wireless device. __________________ MoonTaj.com - Lead developer All around tech enthusiast.