Microcontroller
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Microcontrollers — small, self-contained computers — are the “brains” inside dozens of devices and appliances. This kit introduces students to microcontrollers, sensors, and programming through 100 experiments. Students can build devices that use sensors to monitor and record data, and use the data to control motors, buzzers, lights, and a digital display. They’ll also write programs to control the devices. For example, students can build a light meter using a light dependent resistor and record the light levels in a room over a 12-hour period. Or they can measure and record the temperature outside with a temperature sensor, then graph the results. The number of possible experiments is infinite.
First, students assemble a circuit and write a program, following the detailed instructions in the manual. Then, they upload the program to the microcontroller using an infrared interface. The program tells the microcontroller how to perform the experiment and store the data. Finally, the data stored in the microcontroller can be downloaded to the computer using the infrared interface.
Includes:
- 144-page, full-color experiment manual guides that guides circuit assemblies and programming
- microcontroller module, dual digital display module, 3 transistors, 7 LEDs, light sensor, temperature sensor, potentiometer, microphone, buzzer, diodes, capacitors, resistors, switches, wires, and contact clips
- infrared interface device, USB to 9-pin serial adapter, software CD and portable case
Activities:
- 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
Ages 12 and up.
Note: 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.
System Requirements: PC with Microsoft® Windows® 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. |
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