Arduino LCD Control GUI

Overview

This project provides a GUI for interacting with an LCD connected to an Arduino via the Internet using a TCP server and socket-based communication. With this setup, you can control the LCD remotely through a user-friendly interface. The circuit schematic for replicating this setup is available in the ScreenShots folder.

Why This Project Exists

I embarked on this project to deepen my understanding of real-time internet communication using sockets and ports. At the same time, I wanted to enhance my skills in Windows Forms and Arduino programming. This project turned out to be a perfect blend of these interests.

What I Learned

Through this project, I gained:

• The ability to create a TCP client script and integrate it with a GUI.
• An understanding of socket connections, including the necessary handshakes for establishing communication.
• Insights into running applications locally, across a local network, and over the Internet by setting up port forwarding.
• Practical experience with combining Arduino and .NET technologies.

Requirements

To use this project, ensure you have the following installed:

• .NET SDK
• Arduino IDE

How to Use

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ChavezJuanC/ArduinoLCDControlGUI.git
   cd ArduinoLCDControlGUI

2. Prepare the Arduino:

   • Navigate to the ArduinoScript directory and open the script with the Arduino IDE.
   • Flash the script to your Arduino.
   • Note the COM port assigned to your Arduino.

3. Set Up the Server:

   • Navigate to the Server directory.
   • Install dependencies:

     dotnet restore

   • Build and run the server, specifying the COM port as needed.
   • Note: The server and Arduino should be running on the same machine.

4. Run the GUI:

   • Navigate to the ArduinoLCDControlGUI directory.
   • Install dependencies:

     dotnet restore

   • Build and run the GUI application.
   • Note: The client GUI can run on any machine that can connect to the server over the network.

5. Start Controlling the LCD:

   • Use the GUI to connect to the server.
   • Once connected, control the LCD remotely via the GUI interface.

Screenshots and Circuit Schematic

Refer to the ScreenShots folder for images and the circuit schematic needed to replicate the setup.

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues or pull requests to improve this project. Feedback and contributions are always welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Enjoy controlling your Arduino LCD remotely!