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CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT /
HOW TO PRODUCE A PIC MICROCONTROLLER SHEET |
V. Ryan © 2005-2010 |
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TEMPLATE SHEETS |
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All circuits need further development. In the ideas
section of a design folder, circuits are identified as possible
solutions for the product being designed. In the development section, a
circuit is usually selected for further development. PIC Microcontroller
circuits are often selected as they can be programmed to
react to inputs such as pressure pads, switches or other sensors. Before
attempting this sheet you should have looked at traditional circuits
such as 555 timers or 741 operational amplifiers and how they could be
used for your project. The example shown below is a design sheet for a
microcontroller circuit used to control a model. |
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The example shown below is a basic example of a
microcontroller design sheet.
1. The page has been divided into
INPUT - PROCESS and OUTPUT. Many circuits can be divided in this way.
This is a systems diagram.
2. All the possible inputs you could
use to activate your circuit should be drawn and labelled on the INPUT
side of the design sheet. Remember to describe how each input could be
used as part of your project.
3. The central part of the sheet is
the PROCESS. The microcontroller circuit and the programme it contains
detects when the inputs have been activated and then controls how the
outputs work.
4. The OUTPUT side of the design
sheet should contain drawings of all the possible outputs that you could
use in your project. The example shows LEDs, a motor and solenoid. Other
outputs could be sound or music modules. Can you think of any more?
5. When drawing outputs or inputs,
draw each carefully and accurately. If you have difficulty drawing
consider drawing electronic symbols as these are normally fairly simple.
6. You may prefer to use clipart or
photographs of inputs and outputs if you find drawing very difficult.
7. Explain how you want your
microcontroller circuit to work. Keep its operation simple. Complex
programmes often fail when transferred to the microcontroller IC.
8. You may wish to add a little
information regarding how you want you programme to work. This could be
written in the process part of the design sheet. |
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FURTHER CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT |
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Look closely at different aspects of circuit development. For instance,
producing a sheet showing the type of input and output devices
you may use, may be important
as part of the development section of your project. |
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SUGGESTIONS:
A. Before drawing any inputs or
outputs, write down how you want the microcontroller circuit to control
your project. Keep this clear in your mind.
B. Start by drawing the inputs and
explain how they may work as part of the project. Then move on to the
process and output sections.
C. Look at past projects and how
microcontroller circuits have been used.
D. Complete your homework on time.
Do not fall behind as you may find it impossible to catch up. |
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