Controlling The World with Your PC

By
  • Paul Bergsman

Connect your MS-DOS/Windows PC to the real world with this bestselling book! Control stepper motors, turn appliances on and off, monitor fluid levels, control a home security system, convert thermometer readings to digital values, detect magnetic fields, and do other useful stuff with the circuits and software found in this book. All circuits connect directly to the parallel printer port of your PC—you don't have to modify your PC in any way. Each circuit is complete with a schematic, description of circuit theory and operation, a parts list, construction and usage tips, and full source code in C, Basic, and Pascal for the controlling software. You can use each circuit "as is" or modify it for your particular needs. Do as thousands and thousands of others around the world have done—add this book to your electronics reference library! Over 200 large-format pages plus HD floppy disk.

Paperback, 268 Pages

Published: May 1994

Imprint: Newnes

ISBN: 978-1-878707-15-4

Reviews

  • "An important addition to the technical library of any engineer, technician, student, or electronics hobbyist who works with PCs." --TIES Magazine "According to his publisher, Paul Bergsman has taught technology and mathematics in the Philadelphia public schools for 21 years. The clarity and thoroughness displayed in this book suggest to me that he's a pretty good teacher. I'm giving his book an A+." --Electronics Handbook

Contents

  • Chapter 1: Display DevicesChapter 2: Control of Real-World DevicesChapter 3: Motor ControlChapter 4: Digital InputsChapter 5: Analog InputsAppendix A: Notes on Stepping MotorsAppendix B: Crystal Oscillator CircuitsAppendix C: Interfacing to the Serial PortAppendix D: The Game PortAppendix E: Bidirectional Printer Port AdapterAppendix F: Expanding the Parallel Port to 24-Bit Input/OutputAppendix G: Parallel Printer Port Technical Reference ChartAppendix H: Gray Code/Binary Conversion LogicAppendix I: TPU Units

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