Projects in the March 2000 issue of EPE Magazine | |
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![]() A real-time PIC In-Circuit Emulator, programmer, debugger and development system! ICEBreaker combines Microchip's MPLAB development software with the advanced self-debugging features of the latest PIC microcontrollers. In-Circuit Debugging (ICD) is a new development system which is incorporated into the latest devices, and permits code development & debugging under PC control until the system is running as required. The EPE ICEBreaker is intended as an easy introduction to ICD with very simple demonstration programs, but it is also a powerful debugger and development unit in its own right. A solderless breadboard area allows external discrete interface circuitry to be refined, and the entire unit is assembled on a high-quality printed circuit board. The ICEBreaker will become an indispensable tool for learning, development and testing of PIC projects. Note that this is a commercial design and a high-quality kit with Windows software and pre-programmed chip is available from Magenta Electronics. Source code is not available. |
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Part 2 next month deals with construction and setting up. Be sure not to miss out on this excellent design which opens up the wonderful world of radiobroadcasting for everyone.
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![]() Our fascinating and thoroughly researched series on the technological developments of the 20th Century (while we're still in it), looks at calculation - starting with the abacus and then a myriad of mathematical monoliths, then the valve (vacuum tube) and the first semiconductors. Did you know the biro ballpoint pen was invented in 1938, the l.e.d. was patented in 1939 and Velcro was patented in 1955? Read all this and more in our captivating series! |
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You learn by seeing and doing, with our unique mixture of practical and theoretical educational material. An invaluable and unique foundation in electronics, with free interactive software! |
Also in the March 2000 issue: New Technology Update on magnetic memories; Circuit Surgery uncovers more on op.amps, including an op.amp selector chart; Practically Speaking offers the novice's guide to resistors and potentiometers and Ingenuity Unlimited shows off more readers' circuit ideas. |
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