modern electronics teaching resources - Terco

Starting to programWhat does it do?This E-blocks starter packincludes a selection ofboards, Flowcode graphicalprogramming software,and a beginners’ course inmicrocontroller programming.DescriptionThis starter pack is designed to allowyou to deliver a beginners’ course inmicrocontroller programming and systemBenefitsPrepares students for a course in C orassemblyIntroduces students to the concepts toprogrammingdevelopment. It can also be used for moreadvanced courses and for project work.Packs are offered at a discount to the sumFeaturesIncludes a free 50 hour course ine-system developmentCan be used for learning and projectsBased on PICmicro microcontrollersAn ideal pre-cursor to learning Cprogrammingof the parts. Packs are supplied with a freeCD ROM containing an introduction tomicrocontroller programmingHardwareE-blocks starter packs contain a metalbackplane for mounting E-blocks, a powersupply, a collection of individual E-blocksand utility software, rugged plastic storagetrays and accessories. These starter packsinclude a selection of E-block boardswhich can be used to form a large numberof electronic systems, for learning or forproject work. Plastic covers for all boardsare available.SoftwareWe recommend that a full version ofFlowcode is purchased with these systems.In addition a considerable amount of workcan be carried out with the free version ofFlowcode which is available as a downloadfrom our web site. (Ideal for student use athome.)CurriculumThe CD ROM ‘An introduction tomicrocontroller programming’ (page 24)is included with these packs. This teachesmany aspects of microcontroller systemdesign and is an ideal introduction forstudents who need to learn C or assemblycode programming.HardwareLearning objectivesThese are flexible kits that can be used for both learning and project work.When used with ‘An introduction to microcontroller programming’ thepacks have many learning objectives including:To introduce students to microcontrollers and their operationin electronic circuitsTo teach students the fundamentals of microcontroller basedcircuitsTo provide a good understanding of fundamentalprogramming constructs including Outputs, Delays, Loops,Inputs, Decisions, LCD displays, Keypad, Analogue inputs,Subroutines, and InterruptsTo teach students the fundamentals of e-system designand developmentImage shows standard starter pack which also includes storage trays and other accessories.Ordering informationStandard PICmicro starter pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EB215Flowcode single user. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEFLCSI4Introduction to microcontroller programming CD ROM . . . . . . . Included