This book contains 50 fun and exciting projects for PIC microcontrollers such as a laser alarm, USB teasing mouse, eggtimer, youth repellent, soundswitch, capacitive liquid level gauge, "finger in the water" sensor, guarding a room using a camera, mains light dimmer (110-240 volts), talking microcontroller and much more. Several different techniques are discussed such as relay, alternating current control including mains, I2C, SPI, RS232, USB, pulse width modulation, rotary encoder, interrupts, infrared, analog-digital conversion (and the other way around), 7-segment display and even CAN bus.You can use this book to build the projects for your own use. The clear explanations, schematics and even pictures of each project make this a fun activity. For each project the theory is discussed and why the project has been executed in that particular way. That means you can also use this book as a studybook, or as basis for larger and more complicated projects. All projects use a breadboard so modification and expansion is easy.Three PIC microcontrollers are used, the 16f877A, 18f4455 and 18f4685. It is also discussed how you can migrate your project from one microcontroller to another - 15 types are supported - including two example projects.All software that is used in this book can be downloaded for free. That also applies to the open source programming language JAL. This powerful and yet easy to learn language is used by hobbyists as well as professionals.This book can also be used as a reference guide. It explains all JAL commands, as well as the expansion libraries. Using the index you can easily find example projects that illustrate the use of these commands. Even when you have built all projects in this book you will still want to keep it within arm's reach.

50 PIC Microcontroller Projects: For Beginners and Experts

Computers & Technology

Bert Van Dam

Hardware & DIY

Gazelle Distribution

35 projects for beginners The perfect book for hobbyists, students and engineers who want to learn C and how to use an mbed ARM microcontroller in an easy and fun way, without the need for cumbersome software installations. ARM mbed microcontroller NXP LPC1768 The projects in this book are meant for beginners in C and ARM microcontrollers. That doesn't mean the projects are simple, but it does mean that they are easy to understand. We use for example USB communications, a subject that is made so easy by the mbed that it is suitable for a beginners book. Cloud technology The mbed NXP LPC1768 uses cloud technology, a revolutionary concept in software development. This means you do not need to install software on your PC in order to program the mbed! The only thing you need is a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, and a USB port on your PC. You can get access to your project from any PC anywhere in the world and continue working on it. When you are done a few simple mouse clicks transfer the program to your mbed hardware. Of course you can optionally download the projects and store them on your own PC.

ARM Microcontrollers, Part 1: 35 Projects for Beginners

Elektor International Media

Using the lessons in this book you learn how to program a microcontroller. You'll be using JAL, a free but extremely powerful programming language for PIC microcontrollers, which enjoys great popularity in the hobby world. Starting out from scratch virtually, you slowly build up the knowledge. No previous knowledge is needed: anyone can get started with this book. Assuming you have absorbed all lessons - meaning you have actually completed all the exercises - you should be confident to write PIC microcontroller programs, as well as read and understand programs written by other people. You learn the function of JAL commands such as include, pin, delay, forever loop, while loop, case, exit loop, repeat until, if then, as well as the use of functions, procedures and timer- and port interrupts. You make an LED blink, build a time switch, measure a potentiometer's wiper position, produce sounds, suppress contact bounce, and control the brightness of an LED. And of course you learn to debug, meaning: how to spot and fix errors in your programs. You learn to recognize various components including the PIC microcontroller, potentiometer and quartz crystal, and how to wire up a PIC microcontroller and effectively link it to your PC. A breadboard is used for the purpose, allowing you to easily modify the component arrangement for further experimenting. The companion software with this book can be downloaded free of charge, including the JAL programming language. In addition, you may order a kit of parts so you don't have to go shopping for the required components. Especially for a beginner, this is the easiest way to start with this unique pastime.

PIC Microcontroller Programming: in 10 captivating lessons (JAL)

Elektor Publishing

Costing around 30 dollars, the Raspberry Pi is a computer system that allows all sorts of electronic parts and extensions to be connected to it. This book addresses one of the strongest aspects of the Raspberry Pi: the ability to combine hands-on electronics and programming. Initially, the book provides a concise introduction to the Linux operating system, after which you will start programming in Bash, Python and Javascript. Although much of the programming emphasis is on Python, the coverage is highly succinct, enabling you to grasp the quintessence of the projects and start adapting them to your requirements.  45 exciting and compelling projects are discussed in detail and range from flashing lights, driving an electromotor, processing and generating analog signals, through to a lux meter and temperature control. There are also several more complex projects like a motor speed controller, a webserver with CGI, client-server applications and Xwindows programs. You will be able to use the book as a catalog of ideas, replicating the projects for instant use or practice.  The book is ideal for self-study. Each project has detailed design descriptions. The process of reading, building and programming not only provides insight into the Raspberry Pi, Python, and the electronic parts used, but also enables you to modify or extend the projects in any way you choose.  Even if you manage to build all of the projects, the book is an excellent source of reference material and a must to remain in the vicinity of your Raspberry Pi.

Raspberry Pi: Explore the RPi in 45 Electronics Projects

Arduino Uno - 45 Projects for Beginners and Experts

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Elektor

Explore the Raspberry Pi in 45 Electronics Projects (3rd Edition)

Elektor International Media BV

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