The Basic Stamp is a tiny, inexpensive microcontroller that can be programmed in the Basic programming language. Because the Basic interpreter is built into the chip, users can program it without expensive cross-development tools. Anyone with a PC and a free serial port has everything they need to develop an embedded system using the Basic stamp. The Basic Stamp also includes built-in circuitry for communicating with the outside world, greatly reducing the amount of additional electronics (if any) needed for typical projects. Its friendly development environment makes the Basic Stamp a favorite choice for enthusiasts, educators, and professional developers. It finds endless uses in electronics, radio, astronomy, weather, model rocket, RC, and robotics projects as well as in the prototyping of commercial embedded systems. This new edition has been updated with information relevant to the newest Basic Stamp, the BS2P, and revised to present more advanced projects. The result is a superb hands-on teaching text with dozens of completely new projects in addition to enhanced projects that take advantage of the latest features of the BS2P. Each chapter introduces a new concept through a simple project - and then, through several enhancements, shows how to build better and better solutions. Readers get complete and detailed instructions for building their own test instruments, robot motor controls, Morse code keyers, infrared remote controls, Internet to Stamp gateways, and many more projects. Throughout the book, the author explains and teaches - always with the same clarity and thoroughness that has made him a favorite both on the Web and in enthusiast and professional magazines.
By:
Al Williams
Imprint: CMP Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 191mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9781578201013
ISBN 10: 1578201012
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 03 January 2002
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction The Challenge, What’s New in the Second Edition, What You Need, How to Proceed, Chapter 1 Jump Right In Chapter 2 The Nitty Gritty — A Stamp Reference Section I — Data Commands Section II — Flow Control Section III — Digital I/O Section IV — Analog I/O Section V — Serial I/O Section VI — Tables Section VIII — Event Handling Section IX — Math Operators Section X — Logical Operators Chapter 3 Games and Tools: Digital I/O Chapter 4 A Digital Power Supply: Analog Output Chapter 5 A Recording Voltmeter: Analog Input Chapter 6 Stamp to Internet: Serial I/O Chapter 7 A Pong Game: LCDs and Keypads Chapter 8 A Remote Control Robot: Motors Chapter 9 Morse Code Projects Chapter 10 The Next Step Chapter 11 On Your Own
Al Williams is a consultant, teacher, and author. As a veteran hardware and software designer, Al has written several popular books on all aspects of computers. His columns regularly appear in New Architect Magazine (formerly Web Techniques). He has also written columns for Visual Developer, Dr. Dobb's Sourcebook, and other publications. An amateur radio operator since 1977, Al is expert at providing a bridge between the hardware and software worlds. His company, AWC, provides consulting and development tools for Basic Stamps and other microcontrollers. Visit his Stamp Web site at http://www.al-williams.com/awce.htm
Reviews for Microcontroller Projects Using the Basic Stamp
The straightforward and supportive tone, clear layout and jargon-free style ensure that the illness is demystified, and that the reader has all the necessary information in one place. -- Professor Sir John Lilleyman, past president of the Royal Society of Medicine 20060710
