This practical resource introduces students to programming microcontrollers through a range of activities based around a simulation of a washing machine.
Practical tasks include the following:
Investigating sensors and actuators
Controlling I/O port lines
Performing arithmetic and logical operations
Investigating branches and jumps
Using subroutines
Controlling motor direction and speed
Motor speed control with feedback
Full washing machine sequence
Please note that this card requires access to an Electronics Study Trainer (320-00).