Byron A Jeff wrote:
> >         Also, a good "begginers' manual" would be nice. Something=
 like the
> > "projects.PDF" you can find in Tony's page. these are nice projec=
ts,
> > simple as it could be, aimed for the begginners. Step by step, it
> > will bring fun and insight on the architeture of the PIC.
>=20
> So why not update and use it? Tony has already said he's on board. =
Right Tony?
>=20

Here is a list of all my 'stuff' for beginners. It is now used in 51
countries and many schools as a basis for microcontroller courses. No=
t
too bad for $US84

What I will contribute soon(?) is all this stuff for free if I can fi=
nd
a host site.

I can't keep up with it lately with a missus to run, 2 young children=
,
plus work, etc adnauseum..... and a plane to build :-)

So regrettably, after the last of the kits are sold off, I will proba=
bly
shut down, although I will be around to offer support for those that
purchased a kit.


[Package]

All the mICro's Software on CD ROM=20
All components for PICmicro=AEMCU Programmer and Real World Interface
Pre-programmed PIC16F876, PCBs, case, serial cables, plugs etc.
Expansion connector PCB and cable
Serial cable
Bootloader cable
PDF Construction manual

[Experimenter Parts]

PIC16F628-20P
2 x 20 LCD display
93LC46B Serial EEPROM
2 x 7 Segment LED displays
12V relay with driver transistor and diode
3 x 4 Keypad
3mm Red LED
Push Button Switch
Mini Trimpot
11 resistors

These are loose parts that interface the expansion cable and plug wit=
h a
solderless breadboard. That way the parts can be used for other proje=
cts
as well.

[Programmer]

Benchtop use or portable
Can be powered by the USB port - no external supply needed
Or in portable mode by 2 x AAA cells - That's only 3 volts...
Use it stand alone without a PC
32K storage memory
Programs most PICmicros=AE including 12Cxxx, 16C5x, 16Cxxx, 16Fxxx, 1=
8Cxxx
ICSP programming
Boot programming
Windows=AE software
Customizable chip list
"Fly on the wall" mini programmer window that stays visible over othe=
r
applications like MPLAB.
Automatically updates HEX files with the latest available before
programming takes place.

[Project files] Over 300 pages

Mnemonics
The Assembler
Labels
Using A Text Assembler
The Flowchart
The Simulator
The Real World
7 segment LED display
The Counter
Using Switches
Multiplexing 7 Segment Displays
RelayPCLATH
FSR Tables
Tables At The Boundary
Using The Internal EEPROM
Keypads
LCD Display
Serial EEPROM
Serial Port
Interrupts

Compatable with MicroSim and MicroPlay animated simulators and
MicroBasic BASIC compiler which are also available on the CD ROM. Thi=
s
allows you to see your code run with on screen simulation and real li=
fe
circuit action at the same time.

Additional documanted projects include digital clock, serial port LCD
controller, voltmeter and more.

All these are documented with working code that is built up stage by
stage until a finished project is created. They have live links in PD=
F
files to activate MPLAB, assemblers and othe programs easily. All up
around 100 ASM files to work through.

They also make use of the interactive animated PIC tutorials which co=
ver
things such as..

Latches
Using the IO Port
Addressing
Read/Modify/Write
Floating Inputs
Schmitt Trigger
Open Collector
Timers
Pullups
RAM Pages
ROM Pages
Direct Addressing
Indirect Addressing
GOTO-CALL
Modifying PCL
Clock Timing
EEPROM
Reset
WDT
SLEEP
Interrupts

There is also a quiz with hundreds of questions for using a 16F84 but
can also apply to most PICs in general.

You can also design simple circuits on screen with a selection of
components and interact this with working code. This will simulate
circuit and code on screen as well as with the hardware, so your "Fla=
shy
LED" or LCD project will display on the PC as well as in the real wor=
ld.

--=20
Best regards

Tony

mICros
http://www.bubblesoftonline.com
mailto:sales@bubblesoftonline.com

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