Software tools for teaching microcontroller programming in agricultural engineering education

Bulent Koc A., KOÇ C., VATANDAŞ M.

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting 2008, Providence, RI, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 29 Haziran - 02 Temmuz 2008, cilt.7, ss.4422-4431 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 7
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Providence, RI
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.4422-4431
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Measurement, Microcontrollers, Picbasic pro, Simulation, Teaching
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Microcontrollers are one of the most important tools for solving engineering control problems. The increased use of microcontrollers in agricultural equipment, precision agriculture and yield monitoring systems makes a basic microcontroller programming course necessary for agricultural engineering students. Several microcontroller programming and electrical circuit simulation software packages are available for industrial and educational use. These software packages allow the user to develop and test the complete microcontroller-based designs before the construction of the physical prototype. This paper examines the potential use of two software packages for microcontroller programming (Microcode Studio) and electrical circuit design and simulation (Proteus VSM), in an instrumentation, automation, control or mechatronics course in agricultural engineering. Sample laboratory activities involving microcontroller use in agricultural engineering applications are introduced.