Time Keeper is running @ 15-minute intervals
Ui Luu (Coach)
Office Hours: 4:00 - 5:00PM (T&R) @ T1-119  & By Appointments
email: coach@technology-systems.com
Voice mail:  (Home) 480-759-1703
********************* Class Bulletin (posted 3/22/08) ******************
  • Class starts 3/22/08
Lecture &  Lab (Integrated)
  • Class Meets Saturdays
  • 9:30 - 12:30 PM @ T1-101
  • 8 weeks : 3/22 - 5/10
  • + Hybrid Online Supplement
Course Summary
  • Project based class,  student works in a team to design & implement a
    Remote Internet Control Automation System. Design components includes:
  • Embedded Controller (Microchip Device: PIC)
  • Master PC Controller Also acts as Control Server
  • Remote Client PC acts as Remote Controller
  • Using Web Cam for Visual Feedback
  • Program Embedded Controller in C Language
  • Program Client & Server using Visual Basic
  • Provide weekly Status & Progress Report in Power Point

Prerequisites: ELT241

Reference:
  • System Block Diagram, Schematics, Embedded Controller and reference
    materials will be provided in class                                                                   
Luu's Laws:

Law #0: Simplicity :
  • Beauty is Simple

Law #1: Connectivity :
  • 99% of problems are connections.
  • This law applies to hardwares, systems and
    business enterprise

Law #2: Software Entropy :
  • Every feature creates 2 bugs
  • to fix 1,  you create 2 more
Class Schedule
ELT243 Microprocessors
Applications
1/21/07
Week #1
Overview Of Microprocessor
Systems
Week #2 ()
Review Microcontroller
Architecture
Lab: Microcontroller
Week #3
Project #1: Remote Internet
Automation Control System
Week #4
*** Prep for Midterm Exam
Project: Complete Server Control
Subsystem
Week #5
*** Midterm Exam
Start Smart Client Control
Week #6
Complete Smart Client Controller
Week #7
System Integration &
Troubleshooting
Week #8
***  Final Project Review
On-line Study Guide (Click on this link) (Password required)
Digital Control Application
digital fly by wire aircraft
  • Note: Password & Orientation for the On-Line Study Guide will be provided
    in class
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