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PC Automation and Robotics for the Hobbyist

bulletTutorials in Using a PC for Control and Automation Projects
bulletThe Basics of PC Control and Automation
bulletBasic Electronics
bulletComponents
bulletBeginners Guide to Resistors
bulletResistor Types
bulletCapacitors for beginners
bulletBeginners guide to Diodes
bulletWhat is a Transistor and how does it Operate
bulletIntelligent MOSFETs Offer Reliable Solutions to Switching Large Currents
bulletThyristor principles and operation
bulletUnderstanding Operational Amplifiers (or Op Amps)
bulletWhat is a thermistor and how do they measure temperature
bulletWhat is an inductor and what do they look like
bulletWhat is a transformer and how does it operate
bulletRelays: principles of operation and application choices
bulletWhat is a circuit diagram and how does it relate to real electronic components
bulletDigital Electronics: Basic concepts and principles
bulletDigital Logic principles and overview
bulletDigital Electronic Logic Circuits and their Most Common Families
bulletOpto Isolation
bulletBeginners Guide to Analogue to Digital Conversion
bulletTypes and techniques of analogue to digital conversion
bulletCharacteristics of analogue to digital converters
bulletPower Supplies: Choice considerations for your electronic projects
bulletBattery Types: Comparison of battery types in common use
bulletOverview of Linear Power Supplies: How they work and characteristics
bulletHow to Solder
bulletGetting Started with basic PC input output
bulletWhat is a PC
bulletWhat is a Program
bulletNumber Systems in computing and control
bulletThe Decimal Number System Explained
bulletThe Binary Number System Explained
bulletThe Octal Number System Explained
bulletThe Hexadecimal Number System Explained
bulletGray Code Explained
bulletPC Interfaces: Principles and Overview
bulletOverview of the Printer (Parallel) Port Interface for the PC
bulletPC Serial Interface (principles and operation)
bulletThe USB Interface: Overview and general principles
bulletControl Theory
bulletControl theory for the amateur pc enthusiast
bulletFeedback Control theory for PC automation in the home
bulletProportional control theory for PC robotics
bulletDerivative Control theory for the PC Hobbyist
bulletIntegral control theory for computer hobbyist
bulletPID Control: A simplified overview of three term control theory
bulletThe use of control theory in real world applications
bulletAn overview of the application of robotics with examples
bulletWhat is DCC Digital Command Control for Model Train Sets
bulletSensors used in PC control and automation systems
bulletLimit Switch
bulletPrinciples of inductive, capacitive and optical proximity sensors
bulletInductive Proximity sensors: Principles of operation
bulletPrinciples of operation of capacitive proximity sensors
bulletPrinciples of optical proximity sensors
bulletTemperature sensor technology and principles
bulletTechnology and Principles of Operation of Flow Sensors
bulletMotion Sensors
bulletIncremental Encoders: How they work and what are their benefits
bulletString Encoders: How they work and what are their benefits
bulletAccelerometers: Principles of operation and applications
bulletPiezoelectric Effect
bulletPrinciples of computer controlled actuators as control system outputs
bulletPrinciples technology and operation of solenoids
bulletPrinciples of operation of actuator valves
bulletPrinciples of operation of DC electric motors
bulletPrinciples of operation of two phase stepper motors
bulletPrinciples and overview of Servo Control for the hobbyist
bulletElectronics reference data in an easy to view format
bulletResistor Colour Code Table (Easy View)
bulletEIA Resistor Series Values Table (E12-E192)
bulletEasy View identification of capacitor values using colour or numeric codes
bulletPinouts of PC Connectors
bulletVGA Connector Pinout
bulletPower Connectors
bulletUSB Pinout
bulletEasy View Printer Port Pinout (LPT1)
bulletEasy View Serial Port Connector Pinout
bulletPinout of the joystick, midi connector for the PC
bulletKeyboard Connector (easy-view pinout guide)
bulletPinout of the ISA bus connector in easy view format
bulletASCII character set in easy to view table with binary, decimal and hex values
bulletCircuit symbols of electronic components in alphabetic easy view table
bulletLogic Symbols table in alphabetic easy view format
bulletArticles on Computer Control and Automation Projects Submitted by Readers
bulletHow-To
bulletBeginners guides to robotics and automation using a PC
bulletHow to Turn a Small Lamp On and Off with a PC
bulletHow to Control a DC Motor from a PC
bulletHow to Measure an Analogue Voltage Using a Window XP Computer
bulletHow to Control a Servo Motor Using a PC Running Windows XP
bulletHow to Control a Stepper Motor Using a PC
bulletIntermediate Level How-to articles on PC Control and Automation Projects
bullet4 Zone Temperature Control System Using a PC
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bulletAdvanced
bulletHow to Make a Control System for a Sun Tracking Solar Panel
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bulletimages/hive_wasp.jpg
bulletimages/hive_stepper.jpg
bulletHow to Make a Computer Controlled Car (step by step)
bulletHow to Make a Computer Controlled Model Train Set
bulletMaking a Computer Controlled Greenhouse
bulletPC related jokes and humourous stories
bulletProducts for PC based Control and Automation Systems
bulletControl Boards Providing a Wide Range of Input and Output Facilities for the PC
bulletAdaptor board giving 14 high voltage switching outputs from one USB port
bulletimages/Mini Bee Manual.pdf
bulletProgramming a USB digital output adaptor using Visual Basic
bulletimages/VBmini.zip
bulletAnalogue signal processor with control software for the PC enthusiast
bulletimages/Wasp Manual.pdf
bulletHow to use Visual Basic to read analogue inputs from a USB port adaptor
bulletimages/VBwasp.zip
bulletPC digital inputs and outputs using a simple USB adaptor board
bulletimages/digibee_manual.pdf
bulletHow to program a USB peripheral in Visual Basic
bulletimages/VBdigi.zip
bulletAnalogue and Digital I/O Using a Simple USB Adaptor Module
bulletimages/digibee+ manual.pdf
bulletWriting a Visual Basic Program to Read Analogue Inputs via a simple USB adaptor Module
bulletimages/VBdigi_plus.zip
bulletAdaptor board providing 64 Digital Outputs from one USB Port
bulletimages/Maxi-Bee Manual.pdf
bulletVisual Basic Source Code for a USB to Digital Output Adaptor
bulletimages/VBmaxi.zip
bulletAdaptor board converting 16 digital outputs to high voltage switching outputs
bulletimages/Bee-Driver Data Sheet.pdf
bulletDC Motor and Servo Control Using a Single USB Port on a PC
bulletimages/Motor-Bee Manual.pdf
bulletimages/L293D motor driver.pdf
bulletWriting Visual Basic Programs for USB Motor and Servo Control
bulletimages/VBmotor.zip
bulletStepper Motor Control from a USB Port
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bulletimages/StepperBee manual.pdf
bulletControlling a stepper motor via a USB port using visual basic
bulletimages/VBStepper.zip
bulletUSB Adaptor Board Providing Relay Outputs
bulletimages/RelayBee Manual.pdf
bulletMini Relay Bee: USB to dual relay adaptor
bulletimages/Mini-RelayBee manual.pdf
bulletStepper Bee USB adaptor Board for Large Stepper Motor Control from a PC
bulletimages/StepperBee+ Manual.pdf
bulletPC Hawk USB Automation and Control Board with Standalone Capability
bulletimages/pchawk_manual.pdf
bulletTalon Adaptor Board for Standalone Operation of the PC-Hawk
bulletStarter Packs for PC automation, Robotics and Control Systems
bulletStarter pack for DC Motor/Gearbox Control from a PC or Laptop Computer
bulletimages/Motor Pack Details.pdf
bulletimages/motor_gearbox.pdf
bulletStarter Pack Which Includes Everything for Controlling a Servo from a PC
bulletimages/Servo Pack Details.pdf
bulletimages/Servo Specifications.pdf
bulletBeginners Starter Pack for Stepper Motor Control from a PC
bulletimages/Stepper_pack_details.pdf
bulletimages/Stepper_Motor_Spec.pdf
bulletControl Master Distributed Control System for the PC
bulletimages/Control Master Manual.pdf
bulletNon Isolated Master Controller for Distributed Control from a PC
bulletIsolated Master Controller for Distributed Control from a PC
bulletDigital I/O Slave Module providing Digital Inputs and High Voltage Switching Outputs up to 1Km from the PC
bulletAnalogue I/O Slave Module providing Analogue Inputs and High Voltage Switching Outputs up to 1Km from the PC
bulletRelay Slave Module providing Digital Inputs and 6Amp Changeover Relay Outputs up to 1Km from the PC
bulletMotor Slave Module Providing Twin Motor Speed and Direction Control up to 1Km from the PC
bulletControl Master Software Supplied free with Every Board Purchased
bulletEasy to Use Distributed Control System for the PC
bulletAccessories for PC Control, Automation and Robotics Projects
bulletA Four Phase High Resolution Stepper Motor Providing 200 Steps per Rev
bulletHigh Torque Stepper Motor (5Kgcm)
bullet2-in-1 Gearbox Assembly with Choice of Two Gear Ratios
bulletStandard Servo
bulletEasy to Use General Purpose 12v DC Solenoid
bulletBeeHive Software for USB Automation and Control
bulletimages/Beehive-Manual.pdf
bulletimages/Bee-DLL Reference Manual.pdf
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bulletIntroducing PC Control and PC User to the Electronics Enthusiast
bulletFrequently Asked Questions
bulletFAQ about Purchasing from our Online Shop
bulletFAQ Technical Support
bulletMotorBee
bulletUsing the MiniBee: Frequently Asked Questions
bulletSite Map
bulletTerms of Use
bulletHardware Resources for the PC control enthusiast
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bulletThe Control Shop for low cost automation and robotics boards for the PC hobbyist
bulletLow cost USB automation and robotics adaptor for the PC
bulletVisual Basic Programming information for USB adaptor boards
bulletimages/VBbee.zip
bulletUSB Control Boards for the Electronics Enthusiast and PC Hobbyist
bulletUser Manual for the PC-Bee USB Automation Adaptor
bulletimages/pc-bee.pdf
bulletWASP Manual
bulletUser Manual for the Digi-Bee USB Input Output Adaptor
bulletMini-Bee Automation Adaptor for the PC and Electronics Enthusiast
bulletimages/mbee manual.pdf
bulletOperating Manual for the Motor-Bee USB to DC Motor Adaptor Board
bulletSoftware Download for PC Control and Automation Products
bulletGeneral Terms

 

    
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
                 
                   
                   
                   
                   
 

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