Microcontroller's small, self-contained computers are the "brains" inside dozens of the devices and appliances in your home. Microwaves, washing machines, telephones, and stereos all have microcontrollers inside them. A microcontroller is a computer-on-a-microchip, and includes a processor, memory for storing data, timers, and ports for connecting to other components. As our everyday devices become increasingly "smart" with embedded technology, microcontrollers are becoming more and more important. This kit introduces you to microcontrollers, sensors, and programming through 100 experiments. Build devices that use sensors to monitor and record data, and use the data to control motors, buzzers, lights, and a digital display. Write programs to control the devices you build. For example, you can build a light meter using a light dependent resistor and record the light levels in a room over a 12 hour period. Or measure and record the temperature outside with a temperature sensor, then graph the results. The number of possible experiments is infinite.
Features:
- For ages 12 years and above
- Plastic, wire and cardboard construction
- Assemble circuits and write programs
- Conduct experiments with light, heat and sound sensors
- Learn how computers and programs work
- 144-page, full-color experiment manual guides the user through circuit assemblies and programming
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| Microcontroller Science Kit |
13" H x 16.5" W x 5.1" D |
3.4 lbs |
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