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waheed



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External Interrupt Problem
PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 4:22 am     Reply with quote

Controller: 18f452

I have written simple program to test the external interrupt but it doesn't work. Kindly help.

Code:

#include <18F452_new.h>
#fuses NOWDT,HS,NOPROTECT
#use delay(clock=20000000)

#int_ext
void ext_isr()
{
if (!input(PIN_B0))
{
output_low(PIN_C7);
}
}

void main()
{
EXT_INT_EDGE(H_TO_L);
enable_interrupts(INT_EXT);
enable_interrupts(global);
while(1)
{
output_high(PIN_C7);
}
}
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 5:08 am     Reply with quote

Always post your compiler version number!

How do you know it doesn't work? Describe the actions you take and the results you see (or don't see).

I assume you are looking to a LED or something similar connected to C7? If yes, then how many microseconds do you think it will take for the output to be set high again by the main loop? ...
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 5:19 am     Reply with quote

Compiler: v4.120

Yes, I am looking at an LED connected to C7.

I guess the main function sets the output high again before I can notice it.

Is it possible that LED remains low until I release the button and I have to use the interrupt?
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 6:14 am     Reply with quote

The interrupt fires on the transition from high to low. You need to consider using a flag variable in your interrupt to indicate it fired, and then, in your main while loop check to see if the flag is set. If it is, have the loop delay a few seconds and then set the line back high.

The way you have it now, the line will only be low for an instant.
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 8:12 am     Reply with quote

Are you _asking_ if 'you have to use the interrupt', or saying that you have to?.

Consider:
Code:

#include <18F452_new.h>
#fuses NOWDT,HS,NOPROTECT
#use delay(clock=20000000)

#int_ext
void ext_isr(void) {
   if (input(PIN_B0)==0) { //Possibly just slightly 'clearer' than using not
      EXT_INT_EDGE(L_TO_H);
      output_low(PIN_C7);
   }
   else {
      EXT_INT_EDGE(H_TO_L);
      output_high(PIN_C7);
   }
}

void main(void) {
   output_high(PIN_C7); //Start with the LED off
   EXT_INT_EDGE(H_TO_L);
   clear_interrupts(INT_EXT); //The act of changing the active edge
   //can result in the interrupt being triggered
   enable_interrupts(INT_EXT);
   enable_interrupts(global);
   do  {
      //Do whatever else you want
   } while(TRUE);
}


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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:27 am     Reply with quote

How about something very basic:

Code:
#int_ext
void ext_isr(void)
{
  output_toggle(PIN_C7);
}

void main()
{
  EXT_INT_EDGE(H_TO_L);
  enable_interrupts(INT_EXT);
  enable_interrupts(global);

  while(1)
  {
    ;
  }
}

This will simply toggle the output each time the interrupt is triggered.

Ronald
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 2:45 pm     Reply with quote

But then (of course) he would have to push the button twice.

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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 4:22 pm     Reply with quote

Depends how clean switch contact is.

May bounce several times on make/break.

Probing external input pin, and LED pin with a decent digital 'scope, will answer all the questions.

Mike
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 7:36 pm     Reply with quote

Did you set the pin connect to the button as input ?
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:35 pm     Reply with quote

What is your button circuit ? It should look like this:
Code:

           +5v
            |
            <
            > 4.7K       
            <         ___  Switch 
To          |        _|_|_
PIC -----------------o   o------
pin                            |             
                              --- GND
                               -   

This circuit holds the pin at a Logic "1" state normally. When you push
the button, the pin goes to a "0" state. When you release it, the pin
goes back to the "1" state. There will be some "bounce" (noise),
mostly after the falling edge, when you press the button. Depending
on the type of push-button switch, the bounce could be for a few tens
of microseconds, or possibly several milliseconds for a poor quality switch.
waheed



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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:41 pm     Reply with quote

Many Thanx to all for all the replies..

Ttelmah:
Your Code is exactly what I was looking for.

Quote:

Depends how clean switch contact is.

May bounce several times on make/break.

Probing external input pin, and LED pin with a decent digital 'scope, will answer all the questions.


Switch Bounce is the least of my concerns at present. The program runs fine without it till now. But, surely, I 'll take care of it afterwards.

Yes, My Input Button is Active Low.
waheed



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PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2012 7:16 am     Reply with quote

Can Multiple interrupts (EXT, EXT1,EXT2) be used in a similar way?
Controller used is 18f452.

I have tried doing this but only the "EXT" works.

EXT1 and EXT2 ISRs toggle the LED at Pins C6 & C5 respectively.
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PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:11 am     Reply with quote

Yes.
Thing that needs to change, is the edge selection code.
Needs to have the interrupt number involved added:
Code:

#int_ext1
void ext1_isr(void) {
   if (input(PIN_B0)==0) { //Possibly just slightly 'clearer' than using not
      EXT_INT_EDGE(1,L_TO_H);
      output_low(PIN_C7);
   }
   else {
      EXT_INT_EDGE(1,H_TO_L);
      output_high(PIN_C7);
   }
}


Note the 1's added - 2's for ext_2.

Seriously, consider an alternative.
Look at the portB changed ISR. This is available on the top four bits of portB, if any of them _change_. No fiddling with altering ISR directions etc..
You can use the input_change function to find out which bit(s) have changed, and according to the levels turn on/off the corresponding LED.

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