What can you do with PIC microcontrollers? Practically anything; from creating "photovore"robots that hunt light to feed their solar cells to making toasters announce, "Your toast is ready!" These low-cost (around $5.00) computers-on-a-chip can hold upto 1K programs and operate up to 20 MHz. Newer microcontrollers like the PIC 16F87 can hold up to 4 K programs.

PIC Microcontroller Project Book gives you hands-on directions for putting these chips to work. Starting with simple projects and experiments, this book leads you gradually into sophisticated programming techniques. No previous programming experience is necessary. John Iovine coaches you through every single step. Written with the beginner in mind, PIC Microcontroller Project Book gives you A-B-C guidance on how to:

DOWNLOAD PIC Microcontroller Book programs (45K .Zip file)

PIC Robotics Complete, do-it-yourself robotics projects!

• Using Microchips's PIC microcontrollers and The PICBasic compilers to create exciting robotic projects.
• Artificial vision system that uses a CCD camera to track and follow brightly colored objects
• Bi-pedal robots that walk upright
• Functional robotic arm
• Easily programmed behavior-based robots
• Complete parts lists for all projects
• Step-by-step directions for several complete projects - inspiration for hundreds more

BK-14 PIC Microcontroller Project Book: $23.95
BK-11 PIC Robotics Book$19.95

• Gets readers up and running fast with a quick review of basics and then on to ten tried-and-tested projects
• No languages to learn: Simply drag and drop the icons, plug in the settings and the PIC will respond to the commands
• Step-by-step guide to using Flowcode 4.5

Click here for our PicBasic Pro compiler software