28123 Parallax Inc, 28123 Datasheet - Page 172

• Manufacturer Part Number: 28123
• Description: TEXT WHAT'S A MICROCONTROLLER
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc
• Type: Programmingr

Specifications of 28123

• Style: Book
• Title: What's a Microcontroller?
• Contents: Whats a Microcontroller? Text
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Core Processor: PIC16C57c
• Flash: 128 Bytes
• Operating Supply Voltage: 9 V
• Board Size: 31 mm x 16 mm
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Not applicable / Not applicable

Further Investigation
Several different electronic components, concepts and techniques were incorporated in
this chapter. Some of the more notable examples are:
“Advanced Robotics: with the Toddler”, Student Workbook, Version 1.2, Parallax
Inc., 2003
“Robotics with the Boe-Bot”, Student Workbook, Version 2.0, Parallax Inc., 2003
“SumoBot”, Student Workbook, Version 1.1, Parallax Inc., 2002
“Basic Analog and Digital”, Student Guide, Version 2.0, Parallax Inc., 2003
“Applied Sensors”, Student Guide, Version 1.3, Parallax Inc., 2003
“Industrial Control”, Student Guide, Version 2.0, Parallax Inc., 2002
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Using a potentiometer as an input device
Measuring the resistance/capacitance of a device using
Performing math on an input value and recycling it into an output
Controlling a motor based on a measured value
Every Stamps in Class robotics text uses
detect a variety of conditions. Each condition leads to math and decisions, and
the end result is robot movement.
Basic Analog and Digital uses the potentiometer to create a variable voltage,
called a voltage divider, which is analyzed by an analog to digital converter. A
potentiometer is also used as an input device to set the frequency of a 555 timer.
This text takes a closer look at the math involved in RC voltage decay.
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This book introduces techniques used extensively in industry for controlling
machines based on sensor input. The techniques fall under the general category
of control systems.
is used extensively in this book to collect data from a variety of sensors.
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to measure resistive sensors to
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