Summary of ATMEL AVR ATMega 8535/16/32 and ATMEL AT89S5x Family Learning Kit
This article describes a microcontroller learning kit compatible with 40-pin AVR and AT89S5x families. The mainboard features a single-sided PCB, built-in voltage regulators (LM7805), ISP headers, and expansion terminals. It connects to an LED module via a ribbon cable. Schematics are included for both boards.
Parts used in the Microcontroller Learning Kit:
- Mainboard
- LED Board
- 10 pin ribbon cable
- LM7805 voltage regulator
- Heatsink
- Terminal screw connector
- ISP port header
- RS-232 port header
- Schematic diagram
Both Mainboard Features
- Pin compatible for 40-pin AVR and AT89S5x family Microcontrollers
- Single sided PCB, header for 4 I/O ports, ISP port and RS-232 port
- Built in +5V voltage regulator LM7805 with heatsink
- Built in +5V and +12V (depend on input voltage) with terminal screw connector for further expansion
- Onboard In System Programmer header
- Schematic Included
- Both mainboard is identically appearance with minor change
I/O Modules:
LED Board
The LED board provides 8-bit dot LED. The board can tie to the main PCB easily with a 10 pin ribbon cable.
For more detail: ATMEL AVR ATMega 8535/16/32 and ATMEL AT89S5x Family Learning Kit
- Which microcontrollers are compatible with this kit?
The kit is pin compatible with 40-pin AVR and AT89S5x family microcontrollers. - What type of PCB does the mainboard use?
The mainboard uses a single sided PCB design. - How is the LED board connected to the main PCB?
The LED board ties to the main PCB easily with a 10 pin ribbon cable. - Does the mainboard include a voltage regulator?
Yes, it has a built in +5V voltage regulator LM7805 with a heatsink. - Are schematics provided for the project?
Yes, the schematic is included with the kit. - What expansion power options are available on the mainboard?
The board provides +5V and +12V outputs via a terminal screw connector depending on input voltage. - Is there an In System Programmer header onboard?
Yes, the mainboard includes an Onboard In System Programmer header. - How many bits of LEDs does the LED board provide?
The LED board provides an 8-bit dot LED configuration.
