That is the level of
simplicity for a Microcontroller to Read and Write Graphical Controls on a PC.
MicroGUI is ready-to-run, and is not a set of OCXs for the user
to integrate into their own PC program together with communications.
Intended uses include Operator Interfaces,
as a tool during Application Development, and as 'low cost hardware' for
learning microcontroller technology, whether in the Classroom or as a
Hobby.
The mix of Real and Virtual Controls is determined by the
User. So to achieve the lowest cost introduction to Microcontrollers, all
controls can be virtual. That leaves nothing more to purchase than a Flash
Micro such as the Avro Single-Chip Stamp.
All the LEDs, Push Buttons, Gauges, Sliders, Meters, 7 Segment
Displays, Steppers, Shift Registers, LCD Display, KeyPad etc. exist from day
one as virtual devices on the PC. There is even a simple Scope for a deeper
understanding, plus many ready-to-run Projects to modify and learn from.
Those Projects include everything needed at the PC, plus Microcontroller
Code for the Bs2 and BASCOM-AVR. Please look at and magnify the examples
below.
Press
Release:
Industrial
Interfaces / Production Testing / Field Diagnostics
Greatly expands the Projects that MCUs/Stamps
can be applied to, and at a low cost
Brings the benefits of Graphical Status and
Graphical Variables
to the MCU/Stamp
Allows Custom Panels of Push Buttons,
Switches, LEDs,
Thermometers, Bars, Gauges, On/Off & Color-Status Legends, even
Plotting by Time or Event, and use of the PC's Time & Calendar
.Wav files for alarms
During Program
Debug / Whilst Waiting for Hardware
Allows interaction with any MCU during
development without wiring Pots, Switches, or LEDs
Traces up to 16 Pins by Time/Event for
a totally clear Picture - and much faster than Debug text
Often the Programming port doubles as the
interface & eliminates the need for spare I/O pins
DIP Switches become valuable real-time
Flags within the Application code
Analog traces are just as valuable for
Numeric/Counter data, as they are for Analog sensors
Analog Controls also display their
Digital values
Switching between Bench Test Setups
requires no more than switching Files
For
Learning / Education
Stepper motors are Accurately Animated
as 1/2 Phase, Unipolar / Bipolar, for detailed understanding,
total control of the windings for experimentation - and without damage
Shift Registers both In/Out (165/595)
are fully animated for in depth understanding and experimentation
Single and Multi-digit 7 Segment
Displays for both Multiplexed and Decoded operation
Slow PCs are still adequate for
experimenting with Multiplexed Displays
Animation takes the user inside the Chips &
Motors and the Software Scope enhances the whole learning
experience
Detailed
information - Introductory Pricing - Demo
Note:
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