9.10. PROJECT 9 – Displaying File on a PC

9.10.1. Description

In this project, the contents of a file are displayed on a PC connected to the microcontroller. Before starting the project, a file called MYTEST.TXT is created on the SD card using a PC and this file is loaded with some text. The card is then connected to the microcontroller, the file is opened and its contents are displayed on the PC screen. The message “Displaying the file…” is sent to the PC before displaying contents of the file.

9.10.2. Aim

The aim of this project is to show how the serial port of the microcontroller can be connected to a PC and how the contents of a file can be displayed on the PC screen using the MDD library functions.

9.10.3. Block Diagram

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