Morse Code IC Timer for Intercoms

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The discussion centers on creating a Morse code timer for intercom systems using a PICAXE microcontroller. Users express the need for a simple solution to generate timed pulses for Morse code signals without relying on complex setups like cascading 555 timers. The proposed method involves using a switch to provide high voltage to a port pin, polling the pin state to count pulses for dots and dashes, and resetting the pattern buffer after inactivity. This approach allows for a compact and efficient design suitable for integration within the intercom housing.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of PICAXE microcontrollers
  • Basic knowledge of Morse code timing
  • Familiarity with electronic circuit design
  • Experience with polling techniques in embedded systems
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  • Research programming techniques for PICAXE microcontrollers
  • Learn about interfacing switches with microcontroller GPIO pins
  • Explore methods for generating timed pulses in embedded systems
  • Investigate power supply options for microcontrollers in compact designs
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Electronics hobbyists, embedded systems developers, and anyone interested in integrating Morse code functionality into intercom systems.

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Is there such a thing as a morse code ic timer chip or is the only way cascading 555's or something complicated like that. Eproms and machine code is ok if that's what it takes if its cheap and easy for my pc.

Only need maybe 3/4 pulses timed.

EDIT: want to modify my intercom into a system where you press the buzzer in way that let's me in with a simple code square wavish over time.
 
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If your pc/os allows direct access to a port pins then it is pretty simple.
Set up your switch to provide the port pin high voltage.
Using the timer periodically poll the pin state.
Count the number of high states for your dash.
Count the number of high states for your dot.
Reset your pattern buffer after a certain period of inactivity.
 
Use say a PICAXE microcontroller
 
Thanks, one of those PICAXE chips should do the job nicely. I can not have my pc constanly connected to the intercom and really need the electronics in the same plastic housing. I could either power the chip from the intercom itself or use a small battery. Should be fun.
 

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