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What's a Microcontroller? Experiments (Versione 1.5) Download Descrizione 343 KB (23 pages) Experiment #1: What is a Microcontroller? 172 KB (12 pages) Experiment #2: Detecting the Outside World 172 KB (14 pages) Experiment #3: Micro-controlled Movement 151 KB (14 pages) Experiment #4: Simple Automation 155 KB (14 pages) Experiment #5: Measuring an Input 132 KB (14 pages) Experiment #6: Manual to Digital 88 KB (22 pages) Appendices: Parts Listing and Sources; PBASIC Quick Reference Guide; Reading the Resistor Color Code 841 KB (113 pages) The entire set of What's a Microcontroller experiments listed above. 1.1 MB (114 pages) Versione Spagnola di "What's a Microcontroller" tradotto liberamente da  Arístides Alvarez in Argentina .     Earth Measurements Experiments (Versione 1.0) Download Descrizione 244 KB (24 pages) Experiment #1: Piezo and Temperature Transducer 148 KB (24 pages) Experiment #2: Data Logging 260 KB (28 pages) Experiment #3: Temperature Probe for Micro-Environments 200 KB (26 pages) Experiment #4: Light on Earth and Data Logging 176 KB (25 pages) Experiment #5: The Liquid Environment 243 KB (28 pages) Experiment #6: Measurement and Control 1.2 MB (16 pages) Appendices: Parts Listing; Building a Temperature Probe; Data Sheets 1.9 MB (160 pages) The entire set of Earth Measurements experiments listed above.     Robotics Experiments (Versione 1.2)  Download Descrizione 1.1 MB (71 pages) Experiments 1 to 4: BOE-Bot construction, Basic Movement, Light Following, IR Object Detection, Appendicies 5 KB (13 programs) PBASIC Source code for Experiments 1 to 4 76 KB (16 pages) Experiment #6: Subsumptive Programming with Boe-Bot (Experiment #5 to follow) 17 KB (4 pictures) Boe-Bot chassis drawings (TIF format) showing side, top, front and back with dimensions. These drawings may be used for non-commercial purposes only. 104 KB (1 drawing) Boe-Bot chassis drawings (Autocad DWG format) showing side, top, front and back with dimensions. These drawings may be used for non-commercial purposes only. 887 KB (4 pages) Instructions for fitting the Growbot with the new Boe-Bot chassis.     Basic Analog and Digital Experiments (Versione 1.0) Download Descrizione 326 KB (24 pages) Experiment #1: Analog Voltage and Binary States 235 KB (18 pages) Experiment #2: Introduction to Bit Crunching 169 KB (24 pages) Experiment #3: Build Your Own DC Digital Voltmeter 163 KB (20 pages) Experiment #4: Basic Digital to Analog Conversion 244 KB (18 pages) Experiment #5: Time Varying Signals 163 KB (16 pages) Experiment #6: Recording Frequency Data 182 KB (16 pages) Experiment #7: Digital to Analog the Easy Way Using PWM 175 KB (15 pages) Experiment #8: Light Meter Gizmo with R/C Time Constants 49 KB (18 pages) Appendices: Parts Listing, Sources, and Resistor Color Code 1.3 MB (158 pages) The entire set of Basic Analog and Digital Conversion experiments listed above.     Pragmatic Introduction to the Art of Electrical Engineering (Version 1.0) Download Descrizione 682 KB (140 pages) Pragmatic Introduction to the Art of Electrical Engineering 101 KB (4 pages) Pragmatic Introduction to the Art of Electrical Engineering Parts List . Parallax Documentazione e Software Tutte le classi dovrebbero possedere una copia del BASIC Stamp Manual Versione 1.9. Potete scaricarlo liberamente o acquistare una copia dei manuali Download Descrizione 3.2 MB (455 pages) Manuale BASIC Stamp  - Versione 1.9 free !! Contiene tutte le note applicative, codice e progetti di esempio pronti per l'uso - Indispensabile !!! 62 KB (19 pages) BASIC Stamp -  Domande e Rispsote  146 KB (3 pages) Scheda Educativa - Documentazione 28 KB (1 page) Scheda Educativa - Schema elettrico 15 KB (DOS executable) BASIC Stamp II DOS Editor per scrittura, debugging, e caricamento del codice PBASIC. 1.4 MB (Windows executable) Stamp Plot Lite software da SelmaWare Solutions. Utiliti per graficare, visualizzare, e registrare dati Analogici o Digitali.  363 KB (Windows executable) Software BASIC Stamp II e IISX per Windows 95/98/NT4.0 Editor per la scrittura, il debugging, e caricamento del codice PBASIC in ambiente Windows 624 KB (PDF) Moduli RF - manuale d'uso e istruzioni Curriculum e Studi preparati da altri educatori Nella   sezione sottostante sono elencati i documenti preparati da vari docenti  e studenti che utilizzano i BASIC Stamp in diversi istituti nel mondo. Questo materiale che abbiamo ricevuto, è particolarmente ben scritto e informativo. In alcuni casi certi documenti possono essere utilizzati a scuola per lezione, altri documenti offrono invece un buon background tecnico. Download Descrizione 294 KB (7 pages) "Team-Oriented, Project-Based Instruction in A New Mechatronics Course" by Mohan Krishnan, Shuvra Das, and Sandra A. Yost, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan. This study evaluates the design of a new mechatronics course using the BS2-IC. Relates course objectives to ABET and Capstone requirements. 329 KB (55 pages) "Optimizing microcontroller based educational packages for educational purposes: A case study using the Parallax Stamps In Class Kit" This is a 55-page study prepared by Benjamin Babcock of the University of London to obtain him Master of Science degree. Evaluates the effectiveness of the What's a Microcontroller?" series with young students. Concludes with ideas to improve the Stamps in Class program. Note: Parallax will be utilizing Mr. Babcock's recommendations in our next revision of this specific curriculum. 472 KB (62 pages) "Microcontrollers and Robotics Using BASIC Stamps" curriculum teaches robotic programming and maze running using the Small-Bots. Written by Lester Snoderly and Chuck Shoeffler (Industrial Technology Education Department with University of Idaho). 1.4 MB (92 pages) "Application of Microcontrollers Manual - Principles and the BASIC Stamp" by Martin Hebel and Will Devenport, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Developed for the Electronics Management (ELM) Off-Campus program at Southern Illinois University for military personnel who are working toward their degree at 11 nationwide bases. Very well written. 466 KB (30 pages) "Application of Microcontrollers Lab Manual". This file goes with the one above. 33 KB (BS2 files) "Application of Microcontrollers BASIC Stamp Source Code". This file goes with the two above. 923 KB (22 pages) "Investigation of the Appropriateness of Micro-Computers in Science and Mathematics in Grades K-12 and in the Training of Teachers" study by University of Calgary examines the use of the BASIC Stamp in Alberta classroom grades K-12. Also includes project ideas Morse Code, the StampMobile, the NiteLite, BASIC Thermister, and the Clapper. Good way to decide if your students are too young.