Thames & Kosmos Micro Controller Computer Systems Engineering Kit

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Micro controller Computer Systems Engineering Kit

This kit introduces you to micro controllers, sensors, and programming through 100 experiments. Build devices that use sensors to monitor and record data, and use the data to control motors, buzzers, lights, and a digital display. Write programs to control the devices you build.

For example, you can build a light meter using a light dependent resistor and record the light levels in a room over a 12 hour period. Or measure and record the temperature outside with a temperature sensor, then graph the results.    The number of possible experiments is infinite.


Comments
Requires IBM PC with Microsoft Windows® 98, 2000 or XP operating system and might not work with MS Vista as of this writing.

This is a wonderful educational took kit for the young Computer Systems Engineer or anyone who would like to learn more about Micro Controllers and basic Digital Circuits itself.

I am glad to have found and evaluated this Educational Kit as it does really Help learn more about the subject matter, outside the school Laboratory that is.
High Lights
  • Ages 12 and up
  • 144-page Manual
  • 100 Experiments
  • learn how computers and programs work
  • assemble circuits and write programs
  • design your own circuits and programs
  • conduct experiments with light, heat and sound sensors
  • use your devices to collect many types of data for other science experiments
Content
  • micro controller module and dual digital display module
  • 3 transistors and 7 light emitting diodes
  • motor and light sensor (light dependent resistor)
  • temperature sensor (negative temperature coefficient type)
  • potentiometer, microphone
  • buzzer
  • diodes, capacitors, resistors and switches
  • wires and contact clips
  • infrared interface device
  • USB to 9-pin serial adapter (RS-232 type)
  • software CD
  • portable case
Power Supply Required
  • Requires one 9-Volt Battery (not included) or a standard Power Adapter (not included)
  • Adapter specifications: DC 9-Volt output, barrel connector with out diameter of 5.5 mm and inner diameter of 2.5 mm, positive pole on outside, negative pole on inside
  • Do not use a "switch-mode" type adapter