28123 Parallax Inc, 28123 Datasheet - Page 7

• 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

Preface · Page v
Preface
This text answers the question “What’s a microcontroller?” by showing students how
they can design their own customized, intelligent inventions with Parallax, Inc.’s BASIC
Stamp
microcontroller module. The activities in this text incorporate a variety of fun
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and interesting experiments designed to appeal to a student’s imagination by using
motion, light, sound, and tactile feedback to introduce new concepts. These activities
introduce students to a variety of basic principles in the fields of computer programming,
electricity and electronics, mathematics and physics. Many of the activities facilitate
hands-on presentation of design practices used by engineers and technicians in the
creation of modern machines and appliances, using common inexpensive parts.
AUDIENCE
This text is organized so that it can be used by the widest possible variety of students as
well as independent learners. Middle school students can try the examples in this text in
a guided tour fashion by simply following the check-marked instructions and instructor
supervision. At the other end of the spectrum, pre-engineering students’ comprehension
and problem-solving skills can be tested with the questions, exercises and projects (with
solutions) in each chapter summary. The independent learner can work at his or her own
pace, and obtain assistance through the Stamps in Class
Yahoo Group forum cited
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below.
SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUPS
The following two Yahoo! Discussion Groups are available for those who would like
support in using this text. These groups are accessible from www.parallax.com under
Discussion Groups on the Support menu.
Stamps In Class Group: Open to students, educators, and independent learners, this forum
allows members to ask each other questions and share answers as they work through the
activities, exercises and projects in this text.
Parallax Educator’s Group: This moderated forum provides support for educators and
welcomes feedback as we continue to develop our Stamps in Class curriculum. To join
this group you must have proof of your status as an educator verified by Parallax. The
Teacher’s Guide for this text is available as a free download through this forum.