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T-board 
The T-board has on-board input and output devices: 5 push switches, 8 LEDs, a piezo sounder, plus connection for the Output Modules. It has a low insert force (LIF) socket for an 18-pin PICmicro such as the 16F84.

All connections between the PICmicro and the input and output devices on the board are already made, giving you an instant working control system as soon as power is connected. Each T-board is supplied with a 16F84 chip.

The T-board has a socket for connection of a 9V dc power supply. The 9V, 300mA Power Supply (9019-9097/rp) contained in the PIC-Logicator Pack is suitable for use with the T-board.

 


PIC-TB

 

T-board Teaching Pack 
This pack provides a structured course for teaching PIC-Logicator, using all the input and output devices on the
T-board.

It contains 10 photocopiable laminated cards providing progression from the basics of switching outputs and responding to digital sensors, to: sub-routines, counting, timing, interrupts, using the PICmicro's EEPROM memory, and using the T-board with the Serial LCD Module.

Also included are a Teacher's Guide and a disk of PIC-Logicator files including all the control systems shown on the cards, and suggested solutions to extension activities.

 


PIC-TBPACK  

 

T-board PCB 
This ready-made printed circuit board enables students to construct a variety of PICmicro-based circuits that use the same range of input and output devices as on the T-board. They simply solder on the appropriate components and attach a 6V battery. Components are not included.

It allows any of the activities from the T-board Teaching Pack to be made into a fully-realised product, such as an alarm system; musical gift or greeting card; or a device for counting or timing.

 


PIC-TBPCB  

 

T-board Output Modules 
The T-board incorporates a socket for connection of a range of modules that offer a variety of display and communication outputs. All modules are supplied with full instructions.

Using these modules connected to a T-board enables students to explore project ideas and try out PIC-Logicator programs before designing and making their own projects with equivalent components in them. When used in this way, the module is powered from the T-board.

The modules can also be used independently of the T-board. They can be connected to a student's own project circuit by using a T-board Module Connector.

 

 
Seven Segment Display Module 
This module has a super bright, one inch high, red seven segment display unit mounted on the board. It can be used to display a count, or develop systems such as a "Now Serving" display.

The legend on the board clearly shows which output is connected to which segment, allowing easy programming of the display. Writing programs for a seven segment display is an ideal activity for beginners.

 


PIC-SEG   

 

Serial LCD Module 
This module allows simple control of an alphanumeric liquid crystal display for displaying text messages as part of a project. It can be used to display instructions, warning messages or the results of experiments as the program runs.
The screen displays two rows of 16 characters.

The instructions include full explanation of the use of PIC-Logicator's SEROUT command to create messages.

 


PIC-LCD  

 

Sound Module 
This module provides a digital sound recording and playback facility capable of up to 48 seconds of recording time. It allows students to explore projects that "talk" or play music samples.

Record, Start and Reset functions can be controlled in a variety of ways - by the on board switches; by connection of switches (not supplied) to the terminal blocks; or by direct control from the T-Board.

A microphone (mounted on the board) and small conventional speaker are supplied. The board also includes a miniature relay. The relay output is switched on when the sound recorder is in playback mode.

 


PIC-SND  

 

T-board Module Connector 
PIC-ADB
This unit plugs directly into the connector on the module, and provides a screw terminal block for connection of power (6V) and signal lines to the module.