Introduces the microcontroller, a tiny computer which uses digital inputs and outputs to control electrical/electronic circuits. A Basic Stamp microcontroller will be programmed via a USB port to a PC using a PBASIC editor program. It will then be connected to digital inputs such as switches and sensors and used to control output circuits such as LED displays, DC motors, relays, buzzers and servo motors.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ELECTROM 10620172 - Industry Workplace Safety] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Automation Systems Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Automation, Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technician, Intro to Electrical Technology]

Notes

This course is offered as self-paced learning. Lectures will be offered online. Projects will be completed in the AME lab at the Wausau Campus Room I104. This lab is open Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00am-8:00PM, Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. For questions, contact Steve Wittenberg, academic advisor.

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