ABSTRACT

The aim of this project is implementation of microcontroller based scrolling message

display using a series of eight numbers of LED matrices with each LED matrix having 8
rows and 8columns. A PIC16F682A is chosen as the microcontroller because of its
moderate memory space which is required to save data in the memory for all the
alphanumeric characters and symbols. The message is stored in program memory of the
microcontroller. The message is displayed on the matrix board. The design was first
simulated using Proteus v8.0 and then implemented in the hardware. The program was
compiled in mikroC pro and fed into the microcontroller using a PIC Kit3 programmer
for PIC microcontrollers. This scrolling display boards can be installed as notice boards,
for advertising and displaying important information in public places. These displays are
used in shopping malls, theatres, public transportation, traffic signs, highways signs, fast
food joint etc.
The use of Embedded System in Communication has given rise to so many
interesting applications. One of such applications is programmable sign boards. Though
complex in nature and difficult to expand before ,but with microcontroller everything has
been simplified. Design a circuit , write the code, burn the object code normally called
hex file, simulate on CAD package, project is near completion.
This project can only display message store in program memory of the
microcontroller so, by adding wireless communication interface such as GSM or user
input keypads to these systems, it can overcome this limitation .