{"product_id":"whats-a-microcontroller-text","title":"What's a Microcontroller? Text","description":"\u003ch5 role=\"tab\"\u003eThis text is out of print but is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parallax.com\/package\/whats-a-microcontroller-and-linked-downloads\/\"\u003eFREE PDF DOWNLOAD\u003c\/a\u003e along with support software and select example programs.\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller? Text Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\r\n\r\nThis entry-level tutorial introduces circuit-building and microcontroller programming at the same time with the BASIC Stamp 2, a tiny on-board computer like the ones found in many electronic devices. Discover how common components work as you go step-by-step through 40 hands-on activities in this 350-page text. Side-by-side schematics and wiring diagrams give you confidence in building the circuits, and each example program is followed by a detailed explanation so you learn as you go.\r\n\r\nWhat's a Microcontroller? is an excellent resource for STEM programs. This text is suitable for students at the junior high, high school, vocational school, and college level, as well as the independent learner.  The activities require a BASIC Stamp development board and electronic components. See Details below for complete kit options.\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller? Text Key Topics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBuilding simple circuits with schematics and wiring diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eWriting programs in PBASIC to control the circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSending signals by blinking LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSensing contact with pushbuttons\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eReading a dial using a potentiometer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMeasuring light with a phototransistor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eControlling motion with a servo motor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePlaying tunes on a piezo speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDisplaying data on a 7-segment LED\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eCombining several circuits to prototype an invention\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller? Text Details:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"details\" class=\"tabbed details ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-tech\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePublisher:  Parallax Inc.ISBN: 9781928982524\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eDimensions:  8.3 x 8.5 in (21 x 21.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSpiral-bound softcover\/ 354 pages\/ black \u0026amp; white\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eWhat's a Microcontroller? Complete Kit Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parallax.com\/node\/435\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Activity Kit featuring the BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/basic-stamp-discovery-kit-usb\/\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Discovery Kit (Serial with USB Adapter) featuring the BS2-IC and Board of Education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parallax.com\/node\/391\"\u003eBASIC Stamp Discovery Kit (USB only) featuring the BS2-IC Board of Education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397218787637,"sku":"28123","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/3a0f92f6-28123.png?v=1787781817","url":"https:\/\/shop.parallax.com\/products\/whats-a-microcontroller-text","provider":"Parallax Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}