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Part 7—Microcontroller Brains

Chapter 37—Using the Arduino 463
Arduino under the Hood 463
Many Variations on a Theme 464
Ready Expansion via Shields 465
USB Connection and Power 466
Arduino Pin Mapping 467
Programming the Arduino 467
Programming for Robots 469
Using Servos 473
Creating Your Own Functions 474
On the Web: Operating Two Servos 475
Flow Control Structures 476
Using the Serial Monitor Window 477
Some Common Robotic Functions 478
Using Switches and Other Digital Inputs 479
Interfacing to DC Motors 479

Chapter 38—Using the PICAXE 482
Understanding the PICAXE Family 482
Programming the PICAXE 487
Core Language Syntax 488
PICAXE Functions for Robotics 492
Example: Controlling an RC Servo with the PICAXE 493
Example: Reading Buttons and Controlling Outputs 494

Chapter 39—Using the BASIC Stamp 496
Inside the BASIC Stamp 496
Stamp Alone or Developer’s Kit 498
Physical Layout of the BS2 498
Hooking Up: Connecting the BASIC Stamp to a PC 499
Understanding and Using PBasic 500
Interfacing Switches and Other Digital Inputs 506
Interfacing DC Motors to the BASIC Stamp 507
Interfacing RC Servo Motors to the BASIC Stamp 508
Additions in PBasic 2.5 509

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