Microcontroller Development Systems TP 1515/1516

A complete learning solution to develop sound

microcontroller programming skills

A deep understanding of microcontroller systems and the

Highlights
development of sound problem-solving and computational
• Arduino or 8-bit PIC thinking skills are best developed through extensive practical
microcontrollers experimentation using relevant tools adapted to students’ skill
• Rugged, and safe design level.
• Graphical programming
environment Create microcontroller The equipment sets Microcont-
• Many expansion programs to control embedded roller Development Systems TP
possibilities systems 1515/1516 are flexible and
• 50-hour course included affordable learning solutions
• Suitable for STEM, Microcontrollers are tiny com- for in-depth study of microcont-
college, or university puters embedded in countless roller systems and program-
students domestic, commercial, and ming.
industrial applications and
equipment. The increasing reli- They allow students to assem-
ance on electronics, broadened ble a wide range of digital elect-
by the rise of Industry 4.0 and ronic circuits using real-life
connected devices, increases components and code, test,
competency requirements for and troubleshoot microcontrol-
many workers. ler programs to control them.

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Students plan and assemble electronic systems
using electronics components...

The mounting panel: the starting point of creative projects Included workbook

This 50-hour course teaches

the basics of developing proj-
ects based on microcontrollers
using Flowcode. Perfect for self-
paced learning!

Basic equipment Expansion possibilities Safety features Learning objectives:

Each equipment set consists of A selection of optional expan- For increased students’ safety • Microcontroller chip architec-
a A4-sized mounting panel that sion boards can be added to and equipment lifetime: ture and hardware
includes a programmer board the programmer and combo • Plastic protection covers • Coding structures: if-else,
featuring an 8-bit PIC (TP 1515) boards. • No use of laser technology variable type, while, delays,
or Arduino (TP 1516) microcon- • Powered on low voltage break, case, read/write, etc.
troller, and a combo board – a Each expansion board features • Provided in trays for organi- • Simple programming of I/O,
versatile board that integrates a specific technology. Boards zation and storage LED, switch
several basic technologies are quickly snapped together • Boards specially designed to • Analog and digital signals
(LED, switches, a display…) using har-flex® connectors that include damage protection • Communication and devices
route power and signal. resistors, avoiding damage • Sensors signal processing,
This equipment, paired with by programming errors motor controls
Flowcode, is all what is required Communication boards, such • Interrupts, timer, loops
to perform the activities of the as CAN bus, Bluetooth, Ether-
workbook. net and Wi-Fi introduce stu-
dents to the Internet of Things.
The Internet of Things and
Grove modules can also be microcontroller-based sys-
added to the systems. tems with communication
capabilities are basic tenets
of Industry 4.0
… then use a software to code, simulate, test, and debug
a microcontroller program.

Flowcode: a user-friendly graphical programming environment that saves time

Flowcode’s simulation mode

allows students to work
remotely without the hardware,
thanks to a wide component
library. Flexible licensing
options available!

Fast and easy programming Prior to deploying code to the Programming languages
Microcontrollers programs can microcontroller, the program To adapt to various learning
be developed, simulated, and can be simulated (including C projects, two graphical modes
tested using Flowcode – an code) to ensure it is accurate of programming – Flowcharts
advanced, graphical, integrated and will run error-free. or Blocks – are available, as
development environment (IDE) well as two scripted coding
for electronic and electrome- Several test and debugging modes – Pseudocode or C lan-
chanical system development. functionalities speed up devel- guage – to adapt to the stu-
opment time: dent’s coding skills level.
Flowcode offers tools to make • Ghost technology monitors
the coding experience easier. every pin and variable on the Using graphical icons allows
All boards feature an AutoID microcontroller and interprets students to view and learn code
device that eases system con- serial data inputs and out- side-by-side for easier learning.
figuration and allows the com- puts Converting C code into graphi-
plete system to be analyzed for • Simulation debugger cal programs and graphical pro-
potential issues and speed up • Code profiling grams into C helps develop and
programming in Flowcode. • In-circuit-test and in-cir- grow understanding of this
cuit-debugging important language.
A fertile ground for developing microcontroller programming skills

A powerful combination of learning solutions

Interface microcontrollers with Project-based approach

mechatronic applications The versatility entailed by the
combination of learning tools
To further develop and sharpen allows for creation of learning
microcontroller programming activities tailored to specific
skills and provide stimulating pedagogical objectives and stu-
experimentation opportunities, dents’ skills level, in various
microcontrollers of the equip- training scenarios.
ment sets can be connected to
a mechatronic application and Rewarding experiences
control its components. Handling microcontroller
devices, connecting hardware,
The MecLab Interface is an
®
coding in a visual environment,
optional component that con- see components move or react
nects the microcontroller as their program runs: this
located on the programmer boosts students’ engagement
board to any of the three and motivation, while strength-
MecLab Stations, which repre-
®
ening creativity, problem-solv-
sent typical industrial pro- ing, and computational thinking
cesses in automated plants. skills.
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