CoreChart Professional

> Introduction  

> Supported chips

> Valuable library of technical manuals

> Powerful new subroutine modules

> Example Project

> price

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Introduction

CoreChart is an easier way to start and a faster way to develop Microchip PIC applications. This Flowchart like Graphical Assembler maintains machine level flexibility, code size and execution speed. The system almost documents itself by generating flowcharts and encouraging top-down programming with comments at every level. The subroutine library can be expanded by the user and then imported to other chips. Standard Microchip compatible asm files are generated so Microchip Tools such as MPLAB can still be used. Asm files from previous projects or the internet can be pasted in and used - even edited.

The Professional version of  CoreChart maintains all the features of Standard CoreChart, such as seamless use of ezCoreChart icon with standard icons, plus "CoreChart P18" for 25 chips in the 18Fxxx Family, 87 chips in the 16Fxxx Family, 16 chips in the 12Cxxx Family and 5 chips in the 10Fxxx Family. Hence this covers (a total of 133) 12bit, 14bit and 16bit instruction set PIC chips. Industrial projects, advanced subroutine modules, direct support for an expanded set of chip configurations, as well as valuable technical data are easily accessible. Professionals and enthusiasts can get the most out of pre-packaged CoreChart subroutines and easily access chips in the PIC10Fxxx, PIC12Cxxx, PIC16Fxxx and  PIC18Fxxx Families.

Programming Support for an Expanded Set of Chips  

CoreChart Professional supports the following chip configurations: to be programmed directly

PIC10Fxxx/12Cxxx/12Fxxx/16Cxxx/16Fxxx chips (12bit instruction set):

 PIC12Cxxx/12Fxxx/16Cxxx/16Fxxx (14bit instruction set):

PIC18Fxxx (16bit instruction set):

A valuable library of technical manuals

Included with the CD is a library containing all technical manuals for all supported chips. These PDF format documents are all accessible with a single click on the menu, and include reference documents for the PIC Microprocessor Mid-range MCU and 18Fxxx MCU families.  

Powerful new subroutine modules

This library also features new advanced subroutine modules, which will allow the user to more easily develop programs for new, exciting applications...

The following modules are included:

• A/D  

• Arithmetic Module

• Comparator using Voltage Reference

• EEPROM Access

• Frequency-Tacho Reading

• I2C-24LC256 Interface Module

• Interrupts

• Keypad Interface Module

• LCD Interface Module

• Parallel Slave Port

• PWM Module

• RS232 Interface Module

Example projects  

Included with the CD library are a handful of example projects, which aim to familiarise the user with the features of CoreChart programming, the PCBs, and how applications are created. Each project varies in difficulty, and is presented in a clear and concise manner. The projects have been carefully designed to be educational, while at the same time being a useful example of PIC and CoreChart interfacing. 

Greenhouse temperature control

Develop a system to automatically open the windows of a greenhouse when the temperature inside is sensed to be above a specified amount, and close them when the temperature is below that amount.

LCD Display

Attach an LCD display to an elab628 board to display output to the user.

LDR Levels

A useful technique that can be used to detect changes in levels of light, and convert this to a format that a microcontroller can understand.

PWM (Pulse width modulation)

A useful technique that can be used to vary voltage levels. Such a technique is useful in situations where, for example, the user wishes to control the speed a motor runs at.

Stepper motor

This easy-to-assemble stepper motor could end up being the basis for any number of exciting inventions.

Using delays and buzzers

Learn about using delays in CoreChart programming, and how these can be used to make a buzzer produce different frequency noises.

Water level sensor

Develop a prototype water level sensor able to detect 9 different water levels.

Analog to Digital converter

Convert analog signals to a digital format we can use in our microcontroller. This A/D converter can support up to 10 bits precision!

Interrupt based real time clock

Develop a working timer, and learn about using interrupts. These techniques are required for multi-tasking on the boards.

Real-time clock chip interface

Learn how to implement a real time clock and store times and dates.

I²C memory subroutines

Enable the micro controller to read and write directly to EEPROM using the I²C bus.

RS-232 communications subroutines

Enable communication with a host computer through a serial cable.

Price

CoreChart Professional - AU$275.00 inc. GST    

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