Combine two types of Circuits of a common purpose

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The discussion focuses on modifying an existing ultrasonic distance meter circuit using a PIC16F88 microcontroller. The user aims to replace the LCD display with a 3-digit 10mm height 7-segment display and enhance the alarm system by incorporating a louder buzzer and two indicator light bulbs (red for low level and green for high level). The user seeks guidance on integrating these components while maintaining the original circuit design, specifically using the LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 ultrasonic transducer.

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  • Understanding of PIC16F88 microcontroller programming
  • Knowledge of interfacing 7-segment displays with microcontrollers
  • Familiarity with alarm systems and buzzer integration
  • Basic concepts of optocouplers for circuit isolation
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  • Learn about integrating optocouplers for controlling high-power devices
  • Explore circuit designs for alarm systems using buzzers and indicator lights
  • Study the LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 ultrasonic transducer specifications and usage
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Electronics enthusiasts, hobbyists working on microcontroller projects, and individuals interested in enhancing alarm systems for distance measurement applications.

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Hey Everybody!...i want to "combine" or "Mash up" a Design that I did with a design i found on the internet!...It is a Distance meter by Ultrasound!...in my circuit i used PIC16F88 to control a LCD screen
which showed me the distance in %...and it had two setpoints!...one low and one high!...if it reaches the low point it triggers a buzzer, and vicecersa...i design it for to mantain a distance between a range!...

Soo...what is my problem...i want to control a water tank in the back of my house...but i want to be able to see the display from a not too far distance...so i want to change the LCD display for a 3 digit 10mm Height 7 segment display!...the buzzer system i want to change it for a much louder buzzer so i can hear it from inside the house, and for the "buzzer alarm" system also i want to add two light bulbs of 60W...one Red for Low level and one Green for high level...so how do i make the power alarm system couple to the digital circuit??...optocouplers??...how??...and how do i change the LCD
for the 7 segment display??...im using the LV-MaxSonar-EZ1 ultrasonic transducer!...

in conclusion...i found on the internet two circuits diagrams that uses the 7 segment displays but no alarms...and they used different ultrasonic transducer...im new at digital electronics so i want to mantain my original circuit diargram with my transducer but with the 7 segment display and the alarms system much more louder and with the indicatived lamps red and green!

I appreciate so much what you can do!...

this are the internet links for the other two circuits!


http://www.best-microcontroller-proj...pic-sonar.html

http://hobby_elec.piclist.com/e_pic6_6.htm
 

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Here is a pretty rough scheme of what I am doing and need...Merry Christmas and Happy new year!
 

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