I needed a 555 for a circuit.... It was quicker and more efficient for me to use a pic12f1840... I could get the output timing spot on using compare... The device was placed rotated where the 555 was and worked better!!! Only 1 pin needed attention.In the case of small circuit, say a typical 555 pulse width modulation circuit (PWM), that will all be done in one silicon chip, although the Rs and Cs will not be used- the whole thing will probably be digital.
Yes, it is often the case that a microcontroller chip will perform better than a collection of components. The trouble is that most people in hobby electrons do not want to go that route. But if you design/recommend a circuit with a 555 your like votes go up.I needed a 555 for a circuit.... It was quicker and more efficient for me to use a pic12f1840... I could get the output timing spot on using compare... The device was placed rotated where the 555 was and worked better!!! Only 1 pin needed attention.
I don't care too much for "Social media like system"... Not here to be "liked" so to speak, I'm here to help!!But if you design/recommend a circuit with a 555 your like votes go up.
I didn't say otherwise.I don't care too much for "Social media like system"... Not here to be "liked" so to speak, I'm here to help!!
Of course some members, due to their location, can't easily get a microcontroller and haven't even got a broadband internet connection (essential to do microcontroller development).
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For a while now I have wondered if there couldn't be a standard ETO microcontroller, that ran a program that could make the microcontroller perform certain functions. For example, there could be a timer sub program. pulse width modulation (PWM) sub program, etc.
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Afraid not! Unless you know of an Arduino with the software suite that I described.It is called an "Arduino"!
Afraid not! Unless you know of an Arduino with the software suite that I described.
Perhaps I didn't explain too clearly. I meant a microcontroller with a pre-loaded software suite that could simulate a few of the basic hardware chips like the 555.
No programing would be required, instead the pre-programmed microcontroller would be configured by hardware links to perform a certain function.
I agree with everything you say about microcontrollers/microcontroller boards/microcomputer boards from a technical point of view. In fact many, ETO responses could just be, 'Use an Ardunio': timers, PWM, LED chasers, you name it.There have been a number of pre-programmed PIC based devices sold, replicating various chips such as the 555 - but each device only replicated one specific chip.
I presume such devices failed?, as it's an incredibly small market you're aiming at - it makes far more sense to use them as intended, and program them to do what you want.
Also, some members do not have the facilities/funds/access that members in the developed countries have. One member for example has no electricity. In some areas post can take 60 days, if it arrives at all.
But, what I am suggesting could become a standard item that has most of the advantages of a processor approach without needing any programming or other support.
That seems rather contradictory
If they can't get mass produced worldwide products from major manufacturers, they certainly won't be able to get obscure 'one off' specially made pre-programmed processors.
Liking the concept , can I add a switch pack , one chip could do 256 functions...Perhaps I didn't explain too clearly. I meant a microcontroller with a pre-loaded software suite that could simulate a few of the basic hardware chips like the 555.
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