ETE 230 - Microcontrollers: Energy Control Systems

(Formerly ELT 236). This course introduces students to the programming of a Stamp Microcontroller using P-Basic language. Programs will be written on a PC and downloaded to the Microcontroller. Hardware such as a photovoltaic tracking energy system and a 3-phase wind turbine will be controlled by the Microcontroller. Data is logged by sensors and sent to the PC for real time display and printing when needed. Wiring concepts and formulas for all circuits are presented and used in the laboratory exercises in this course. Completion of a capstone team energy project and report is required.
Prerequisite(s): None
4 credits , plus 2 contact hours = 3 lecture , 3 laboratory
CL, CT, OC with ETE 210