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*Anemometer logger.
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Revision as of 18:55, 9 November 2009

Micro-controllers are electronic "chips" that can be connected to input and output devices and programmed to interact with those devices. They may be programmed in an assembly language, or a higher level language that easily allows many routines to interact with memory, serial communication, sensors, relays, LEDs, MIDI, loudspeakers, and servos.

Example controllers

BASIC-STAMP
A popular system for education.
PIC

A very inexpensive, versatile chip used widely for embedded computing.

PICAXE
A pic that is pre-programmed to interpret BASIC-style commands using free software from Rev-Ed in the UK.
8051
A class of chips using a standardized instruction set. I have a programmer for this I acquired from the now-defunct Iguana Labs.

Programs

  • Anemometer logger.
  • Sensor-replaceable data logger.