Electronic components
The electronic part of the robot focuses on programmable component called : the PIC ("Peripheral Interface Controller" or "Programmable Integrated Circuit").The chosen model is a PICBASIC-3D made by COMFILE technology™ and sold by Lextronic. Compared to the other programmable components, the latter contains a "software layer" that makes it possible for you to code in Basic.
It was selected because it is easy to code compared to "usual ‘PICS" which must be coded in C language .
- Basic circuit of the PICBASIC :
- Useful material to cable and run PICBASIC :
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"PICBASIC-3B" Module Main caracteristics : - 4 K main memory - 80 bytes RAM - 21 I/O ports - D.I.L 28 pins |
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Set of components for "PICBASIC-3B/3H" Includes 20 MHz crystal, several resistors, capacitors ... |
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Socket for integrated circuit 28 pins Stamped dual wipe Low profile open frame |
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USB download cable for PICBASIC Dedicated cable for PICBASIC module (WindowsXP™ / Vista™). |
- Programming software :
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PICBASIC-STUDIO is Integrated Development Environment for PICBASIC. It includes Compiler, Editor, Debugger and etc and has similar usage as a word processor and is compatible with Microsoft Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP. You can get it from COMFILE program CD provided with PICBASIC products or download from download section of www.comfile.co.kr PicBasic Stio V16 : pbstv16.zip (Zip, 4.84 Mo) |
- Documentation (english) : see page Module "PICBASIC-3B"