Microchip Technology PICDEM Mechatronics Demo Board DM163029 DM163029 User Manual

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 2006 Microchip Technology Inc.

This document describes how to use the PICDEM™ Mechatronics Demonstration 
Board. The manual layout is as follows:

• Chapter 1: PICDEM Mechatronics – An overview of the PICDEM Mechatronics 

Demo Board. PCB layout, parts and how to connect the provided jumper wires to 
the board.

• Chapter 2: Example Projects – Projects that describe how to read the sensors 

on the board, drive the LCD and control several motors. These motors include a 
Brushed DC (BDC) motor and a bipolar stepper motor.

• Chapter 3: Troubleshooting – Provides resolutions for solving common 

problems associated with using the PICDEM Mechatronics Demo Board.

• Appendix A: Hardware Schematics – Illustrates the PICDEM Mechatronics 

Demo Board hardware schematic diagrams.

• Appendix B: LCD Segment Mapping Worksheet – Provides the LCD Segment 

Mapping Worksheet.