Flexibility through modularity
The TP 1515/1516 equipment sets offer an affordable introduction to microcontroller systems and programming. They are ideal for learning about electronic systems, digital electronics, and for rapid prototyping.
The modular nature of the sets makes them highly flexible. Each set consists of a mounting panel, with a choice of microcontroller board technology – PIC or Arduino – and a standard expansion board. Optional expansion boards allow the creation of a wide variety of electronic systems.
The sets can be used by students in educational environments, up to engineers in the industrial world. The technology is real, up-to-date, and provides a great base for training the next generation of engineers and technicians.
Fully functional circuit boards
• Microcontroller boards contain the microcontroller or microprocessor that drives the entire system. They allow the host processor to be connected to multiple expansion boards via the microcontroller / microprocessor I/O pins. They allow re-programming of the host processor, as well as providing debugging options.
• Expansion boards contain either a modularized specific feature to connect to the host processor, or a collection of features. They feature an Auto ID device allowing the complete system to be analyzed for potential issues and to aid in pre-configuring the software for the upstream firmware.All boards are provided with a complete datasheet, including circuit diagrams.
All boards are provided with a complete datasheet, including circuit diagrams.
Rugged design for education
The boards fit together in a flat 2D layout manner allowing the entire system to be easily seen and understood.
The sets have been designed to be electrically and mechanically rugged to withstand the pressures of the lab: expansion board interfaces include damage protection resistors and cannot be damaged by programming errors. Plastic covers protect panel-based boards and prevent chips from being removed.
Courseware is provided with the equipment sets; further support is available through online forums.
Non-programmer friendly
The equipment sets are supported by Flowcode – a graphical, advanced integrated development environment (IDE) for electronic and electromechanical system development. Flowcode allows students to design, simulate, and test a wide variety of microcontroller-based systems with ease.
A 2D and 3D graphical development interface allows students to construct a complete electronic system on-screen, develop a program based on standard flowcharts, simulate the system and then produce hex code for programming a range of devices.
