PIC Christmas tree
Organiser: Paul Gardiner
Target Audience: Teachers of technology/electronics
Venue: Finham Park School
Date: Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm 16th December
The Finham Park Christmas tree project has undergone (at last) a face lift to bring it into the 21st Century using a 20 pin microcontroller. The project will form the basis of the meeting when we will explore how to control 13 different output devices using only 8 lines by employing multiplexing. Both Genie and PICAXE controllers will be available. Those using the Genie device will also be able to explore different light display modes using the on-board push button and parallel flowcharts. The Christmas tree includes a piezo sounder for renditions of Christmas ring tones!
The new PIC based Christmas tree
To help in the preparation of this meeting and to ensure sufficient parts are ordered (so that you can take home your own PIC Christmas tree), please email paulgardiner@dsl.pipex.com if you plan to attend.
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