tq for all the info.
then i try seek help aurora since he is more nearer.

can i ask for noob help for assembly codes ar? dealing with 18f4520 here tho

Just post it. But my asm knowledge is very limited.

hey can anybody share some information regarding pickit2 here? thx

What information do you need? I've been using Pickit2 for the past 1 year.

i would like to know the price and is it hard to use?

There are 2 or 3 different Pickit2 starter kits, some development kits also comes with Pickit2.
Price for starter kit is upwards of RM200 last I checked.
Starter kits comes with basic hardware (some LEDs, buttons) for basic testing usage.
Development kits are more advanced (LCD, I2C, prototyping area, etc...), and some has specific functions e.g. USB.

Ease of use is a very subjective question though I'd say for most people with engineering background, it's easy to use.
The question is, when you hook it up to a new piece of hardware and nothing works, is the issue with the Pickit2 or the hardware?
If you're concerned or a beginner to electronics/firmware, I'd advise to take a Pickit2 with a suitable hardware. This way you'll always have a stable working hardware to test with.

thanks for the information.
if i have further question i will post it here
thanks again

er normal hardware shops got sell the pickit2?

This post has been edited by free666: Dec 8 2009, 02:45 PM

I'd suggest get them from Farnell or RS online.
Most electronic component shops (selling resistors, capacitors, etc...) doesn't carry much (if any) choices.

I have a question and hope some forumer can help to provide some suggestion...

I'm a noob in Electronics with science background (SPM & STPM), and currently working. I'm interested to pick up Electronics, but not sure how.
And I've tried to find some books, but most of the book talk about theory only with zero practical

Can anybody suggest a book that is meant for noob people with workable practical guide?
It would be best if the book comes with the electronic devices.

Thanks

This post has been edited by arthurlwf: Dec 9 2009, 03:54 PM

Haha you're right, most electronics books only talk about theories. Almost like they are copied from each others.
The biggest problems are,
1. They are heavily focused on the calculations, as if getting correct values up to several decimal points is worth a lot of marks.
2. They give no consideration at all to the selection of components, as if in real life you can get any size resistors you wanted.
3. They often drop standard parameters/information considered to be general knowledge and not related to the calculations, as if students are already expert in electronics.

I've read one book that does it IMO the "right" way, but I've forgotten the title and author. Borrowed it from my ex-boss. It gives practical examples right from the start completes with components part #, values and alternative choices in case they are not available locally. Also, it gives very practical method of selecting component values, instead of using lots of theories and formulas. Maybe someone knows the title, would love to buy it for past time reading.
Haven't seen any books that comes with electronic components though. Why don't you just find some projects online and follow them?


p.s. I learned 90% of my electronics knowledge AFTER I graduated, so imagine the time wasted in university trying to make sense of all those theories and useless non-practical calculations

i need some help for my project ==

how i have a sensor which ON = 1.6v OFF = 1.3V

i want link to parallel port(status register) ..got any idea?

thanks in advance

OHelloThar,
sem 1 electronic engineering student here,
urmm,
anyone can suggest how I can use external power to increase the loudness of a speaker?

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Added on December 17, 2009, 10:03 pmoh,ive posted here before it seems,
sorry for not replying
ill look around,
still wondering what should i do wit hthe fan motor lying around

This post has been edited by rokiroad: Dec 17 2009, 10:03 PM

fantasy1989: parallel port respond on +5v. For your case, if your switching is slow and time critical, you can use a transistor circuit, or op-amp circuit. If it is time-critical, then you need to get those TTL chip. Be careful when playing with parallel port, if you apply the wrong voltage or current, it may smoke your motherboard!

rokiroad: I found the solution already, in fact had my PCB board done. Speaker amplification, try this. Do look up for LM386 datasheet and application note for more info.

thx

well.. i am new.. but there is a assembly language tuition thing for programming micro-controllers. Its mainly for students who are doing they final year projects. Many students spend lots of money for their final year project just to get good result but are they spending as much as they should be?
Learning how to program a micro-controller the right way cutS ur costs down alot.

The most common question is " Any ides for FYP?" , "what should i do for my fyp?".

The question is actually "What CAN U DO?"...

Just type "Assembly Learning Program" on facebook and search it. It is a group which has just been newly formed.

hi guys, anyone knows where i can source 1/3AAA rechargeable batteries?

found some on ebay, but usd20 shipping for usd1.50 battery is redonkulous!

i've already chked out the links on the first page of this thread, but all i found were 1/3AA.
any ideas?

thanks in advance!

Hi all, i found a cool website...
http://www.mylab.tk
u can use this website to search for engineering projects and electronic circuits diagrams on the internet

You can try the imitation by cytron. Look up UIC00A. You can buy it retail at Nixie; just off Jalan Pasar at Jalan Landak (right in front of Pudu Plaza).

Can try Arduino... easier to program using C and cheaper tooo.....lot's of project on the net..Just google.