The motor controller board can be used in two ways. You can use your PC flowchart software to write the control application for an 18 pin PIC, or by fitting two more LEDs and downloading some free basic software on to the board you can use it as a standalone sequence controller (see sequence_controller.zip for details and software). This allows students to first pick up the basics of motor direction control, using the sequence controller. Then using the same hardware they are now familiar with move on to more advanced flowchart control.
The board has four inputs, complete with test switches and four outputs complete with debug LEDS. The outputs can drive two motors with forward and reverse control or four motors with on / off control.
The kit is compatible with most educational PICs & software. Processor not included.
Requires x4 C batteries, available separately. Use rechargeable or alkaline batteries with this kit, zinc carbon batteries are not suitable.
