BASIC Stamp: An Introduction to Microcontrollers

by Claus Kuhnel, Klaus Zahnert

Overview

BASIC Stamp: An Introduction to Microcontrollers introduces microcontroller theory using the Parallax BASIC Stamp I, II, and IIsx. The BASIC Stamp microcontroller is based on Microchip's PIC hardware with some modifications and is very approachable for beginning users. Once the basic theory is established, BASIC Stamp, 2/E walks the reader through applications suitable for designers as well as the home hobbyist. These applications can be used as is or as a basis for further modifications to suit specific design needs. BASIC Stamp, 2/E thoroughly explains the hardware base of the BASIC Stamp microcontroller including internal architecture, the peripheral functions, as well as providing the technical data sheets for each kind of chip. The authors also explain the BASIC Stamp development systems including DOS and Windows-based tools in tremendous detail. As an added feature, BASIC Stamp, 2/E includes full instructions for using PBASIC programming and formatting. The book provides many specific applications for microcontroller use, complete with programming instructions, including: single instructions, multiple instructions, interfacing directions, and more complex applications such as motion detection, light measurement, and home automation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750672450
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	08/04/2000
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Hardware Base of BASIC Stamps 2. BASIC Stamp 3. BASIC Stamp - Development System: System Requirements 4. PBASIC for BASIC Stamps 5. On the way to application, the practical use of BASIC Stamp 6. BASIC Stamp Applications: Basics for applications, More complex Applications

Appendix A: Reserved Words B: BASIC Stamp - Versions of Firmware C: HAYES Commands - the most important modem instructions D: Some Sources

Editorial Reviews

Swiss engineer K<:u>hnel and German measurement systems designer and electronics hobbyist Zahnert explain the hardware base of the BASIC Stamp microcontroller, including internal architecture and the peripheral functions. They also provide technical data sheets for each kind of chip, and consider the development systems, including DOS and Windows tools. They do not indicate the date of the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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