Basic Stamp: An Introduction to Microcontrollers

By Claus Kühnel and Klaus Zahnert

Book Overview

BASIC Stamp: An Introduction to Microcontrollers introduces microcontroller theory using the Parallax BASIC Stamp I, II, and IIsx. The BASIC Stamp microcontroller is based on Microchip's PIC hardware with some modifications and is very approachable for beginning users. Once the basic theory is established, BASIC Stamp, 2/E walks the reader through applications suitable for designers as well as the home hobbyist. These applications can be used as is or as a basis for further modifications to suit specific design needs. BASIC Stamp, 2/E thoroughly explains the hardware base of the BASIC Stamp microcontroller including internal architecture, the peripheral functions, as well as providing the technical data sheets for each kind of chip. The authors also explain the BASIC Stamp development systems including DOS and Windows-based tools in tremendous detail. As an added feature, BASIC Stamp, 2/E includes full instructions for using PBASIC programming and formatting. The book provides many specific applications for microcontroller use, complete with programming instructions, including: single instructions, multiple instructions, interfacing directions, and more complex applications such as motion detection, light measurement, and home automation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750672455
• ISBN13: 9780750672450
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

BASIC Stamp, Second Edition: An Introduction to Microcontrollers

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A must have for anyone using the Basic Stamps!

The treatment of the Basic Stamp modules by Kuhnel and Kahnert picks up where the Parallax Inc. documentation leaves off. Not recommended as a first book for the novice Stamp user but it is a 'MUST HAVE' to advance to the higher levels of application expertise. Clever application illustrations with clear descriptions as well as compact code illustrations give plenty of ideas to jump off on your next project design. A well worth the money reference book to add to your bookshelf. .....In short, buy it or regret it!