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Application of Microcontrollers
Laboratory
Off-Campus
Please see the
information on obtaining a SIU Network ID
required for this course.
Access to BlackBoard will be available the
1st weekend of EST 340.
| Instructor of Record: |
Martin A. Hebel |
| Office: |
ASA 211A
College of Applied Sciences and Arts
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901-6614 |
| Phone: |
618.453.8806 |
| Fax: |
618.453.7254 |
| Email: |
mhebel@siu.edu
Please include EST 343 in the subject line. |
| Website: |
www.siu.edu/~mhebel |
| Syllabus: |
EST_343_Syl.pdf (Acrobat
PDF) |
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EST-343 will be performed primarily via an on-line course
delivery system called BlackBoard.
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Students will purchase equipment and text to
perform the labs.
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Lab questions are via BlackBoard.
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The semester project will be assigned and graded by the
EST-342 instructor.
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Please see the two links below for more information.
Equipment & Text
Required text and materials: - View more
information
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"What's a Microcontroller?" by Andy Lindsay.
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"What's a Microcontroller?" parts kit.
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BASIC Stamp HomeWork Board.
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Serial Communications Cable/USB.
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PC running Windows or Windows emulation software.
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Internet Connectivity for BlackBoard.
"What's
a Microcontroller?" kit, parts and HomeWork Board combo - $99.99
NOTE: There is a new version of the text/kit:
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It cleans up most chapters and helps explain
concepts.
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It changes the parts from a photo-resistor to
photo-transistor.
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It provides a USB adapter.
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The old text/kit may still be used if you get
it used. If your kit needs USB adapter instead of using a serial COM port,
one may be purchased here:
USB
to Serial adapter (Not all Serial/USB devices may
work, so this one is recommended).
The text, parts kit and HomeWork board and serial cable
are purchased as a kit. The HomeWork Board has an integrated controller with a
breadboard.
Requires a 9V battery not included.
Order from Radio Shack
Order from
Parallax - BASIC Stamp Activity Kit (with USB
adapter)
eBay
often has the "Activity Kit" through Parallax
on sale - check there once in
a while.
BlackBoard On-Line Course
Content
As soon as possible you need to join the on-line course.
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On-Line Lab Questions
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Course E-Mail
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Discussion Areas
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Grades
Joining
BlackBoard
Using
BlackBoard
Overview of EST 343 and
BlackBoard
It is hoped this new format will be a better instructional
method for programming, electronics and system design. If you have
children, this material is also a great resource for fun, learning and for
science projects.
If you plan on selling your text/kit to students in future
courses, please keep careful track of all materials and parts.
If you have problems joining the BlackBoard course or ordering,
please contact me.
Martin Hebel
Associate Professor, Electronic Systems Technologies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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