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Computer Systems
Engineering Kit
Microcontrollers
small, self-contained computers are the brains inside dozens of the
devices and appliances in your home. Microwaves, washing machines,
telephones, and stereos all have microcontrollers inside them. A
microcontroller is a computer-on-a-microchip, and includes a processor,
memory for storing data, timers, and ports for connecting to other
components. As our everyday devices become increasingly smart with
embedded technology, microcontrollers are becoming more and more
important.
This kit introduces you
to microcontrollers, sensors, and programming through 100 experiments.
Build devices that use sensors to monitor and record data, and use the
data to control motors, buzzers, lights, and a digital display. Write
programs to control the devices you build. For example, you can build a
light meter using a light dependent resistor and record the light levels
in a room over a 12 hour period. Or measure and record the temperature
outside with a temperature sensor, then graph the results. The number of
possible experiments is infinite.
First, assemble a
circuit and write a program, following the detailed instructions in the
manual. Then, upload the program to the microcontroller using an infrared
interface. The program tells the microcontroller how to perform your
experiment and store the data. Finally, the data stored in the
microcontroller can be downloaded to the computer using the infrared
interface.
The 100-page, full-color
experiment manual guides your circuit assemblies and programming. Ages 12
and up.
learn how computers
and programs work
assemble circuits and write programs
design your own circuits and programs
conduct experiments with light, heat and sound sensors
store your work in a sleek, portable case
use your devices to collect many types of data for other science
experiments
Software System
Requirements
PC with Microsoftฎ
Windowsฎ 98, 2000 or XP operating system
Minimum 64 MB of RAM
Minimum 5 MB of free hard disk space
Available 9-pin serial (COM) or USB port
CD-ROM drive
Power Supply
Requirements
Requires one 9-Volt
Battery (not included) or a standard Power Adapter (not included). Adapter
specifications: DC 9-Volt output, barrel connector with out diameter of
5.5 mm and inner diameter of 2.5 mm, positive pole on outside, negative
pole on inside. Do not use a "switch-mode" type adapter.
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Ages 12 and up |
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96-page Manual |
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100 Experiments |
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Contents:
microcontroller module dual digital display module 3 transistors
7 light emitting diodes motor light sensor (light dependent
resistor) temperature sensor (negative temperature coefficient type)
potentiometer, microphone buzzer diodes capacitors resistors
switches wires contact clips infrared interface device USB
to 9-pin serial adapter (RS-232 type) software CD and portable
case |
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