Incorporating Computer Control into Student Project Work using a PIC Microcontroller

An  NCTE course organised in association with t4 for teachers of  Construction Studies, Engineering & Technology on how to incorporate Computer Control into Student Project Work using a PIC Microcontroller. 

Outline of Course Content: 

• The evolution of electronics engineering.
• Creating a generic PIC project board.
• Fault finding techniques.
• Using GENIE Design Studio software.
• Programming the PIC chip.
• Using the PIC to control inputs & outputs relevant to a range of student projects.

Note:  All teachers attending will receive a copy of Genie Design Studio Software, Project Board, PIC Chip, Input & Output components,  USB Download Cable.

Course Topics:

• Introduction to Applied Control.
• Component identification and requirements.
• Building a student project PIC board.
• Testing the PIC board.
• GENIE Design Studio interface.
• Controlling outputs - Speaker,  LEDs, Motor.
• Responding to digital inputs - Switches.
• Responding to analogue inputs - Light & Temperature
• The use of compare, increment & expression commands.
• Developing computer control programmes suitable for use in students projects.