Microchip Technology PICDEM Mechatronics Demo Board DM163029 DM163029 User Manual
Product codes
DM163029
PICDEM
TM
MECHATRONICS
DEMO BOARD USER’S GUIDE
©
2006 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS51557C-page 19
Chapter 2. Example Projects
2.1
INTRODUCTION
The following projects cover basic mechatronic principles such as reading a sensor,
interfacing to a LCD and driving a motor. These projects also provide examples of how
to use the various PICmicro
interfacing to a LCD and driving a motor. These projects also provide examples of how
to use the various PICmicro
®
microcontroller peripherals. The projects are presented
sequentially so that you will build knowledge as you progress from one project to the
next.
next.
Those who are new to programming PIC
®
microcontrollers should pay special attention
to the comments in the source code for each of the projects. Though these projects are
not intended to teach you the Microchip Assembly language, you will be able to get a
good grasp of Microchip’s Assembly language by reading the source code.
not intended to teach you the Microchip Assembly language, you will be able to get a
good grasp of Microchip’s Assembly language by reading the source code.
Microchip has published application notes and other documents covering the
applications in each of these projects. These documents can be found on the provided
CD-ROM. Any updates to the applicable documents are available on Microchip’s web
site. Please reference these documents while exploring each of the projects.
applications in each of these projects. These documents can be found on the provided
CD-ROM. Any updates to the applicable documents are available on Microchip’s web
site. Please reference these documents while exploring each of the projects.
Note:
See Section 1.7 “PICDEM™ Mechatronics Setup” for instructions on
how to setup the board to its “initial” condition prior to doing projects.
how to setup the board to its “initial” condition prior to doing projects.