The LAB-X1 Tutorial and Resource Book - $49.95

by Harprit Singh Sandhu

The LAB-X1 Tutorial and Resource Book is intended for the novice user.  Using PICBASIC PRO examples written for the LAB-X1 and PIC16F877A MCU, the book explains the fundamental concepts that are sometimes taken for granted by other authors.  The user can work through the book in step-by-step fashion, experimenting with each example on the LAB-X1.

The focus of this tutorial is the multitude of hardware features provided on the LAB-X1 Experimenter Board. The book teaches you about microcontrollers by having you undertake a number of software exercises using PICBASIC PRO. These cover each and every hardware feature (including all the optional components) provided on the LAB-X1. Each hardware aspect of the board is examined with an isolated electrical diagram showing its specific connections to the MCU so that you can understand the hardware and thus learn how to use the information in your own designs.

For beginners, this tutorial is a great companion to the PICBASIC PRO Compiler and LAB-X1 Experimenter Board.  If you're looking for a complete beginner's package, purchase this book and the  Developer's Bundle, which includes PBP, LAB-X1, melabs Programmer, and the 16F877A.  

The book is also useful for those who are learning PICBASIC PRO without the benefit of the LAB-X1.  The circuits from the LAB-X1 are diagramed in detail to aid in understanding the PBP example programs.

For those not having a fast internet connection, the included CD ROM  provides copies of all the data sheets and related information needed. These include listing of all the sample programs in the manual, a free demo compiler and  more. Short book reviews are included for those interest in further learning.