Free eBooks On Microcontrollers

You can learn a lot about microcontrollers with these free ebooks. 

Here's an assorted list of 8 free ebooks that will not only guide you through the basics but will also help you learn programming. Meant for both beginners and pros. Happy reading!

1. Introduction to Microcontrollers
by Guenther Gridling, Bettina Weiss - Vienna University of Technology, 2007
As the introduction of the book says, "This text introduces undergraduate students to the field of microcontrollers -- what they are, how they work, how they interface with their I/O components, what considerations the programmer has to observe in hardware-based and embedded programming."

2. PaulOS: An 8051 Real-Time Operating System
by Paul P. Debono - Bookboon , 2013
As the introduction of the book says, "This book is intended for undergraduate Engineering and/or IT students studying micro-controllers and embedded systems. It covers mainly the 8051 family of micro-controllers starting with the basic architecture and then moves on to assembly language."

3. What's a Microcontroller?
by Andy Lindsay - Parallax Inc. , 2003
As the introduction of the book says, "This book is a first-step BASIC Stamp 2 tutorial, introducing the essentials electronics and programming side by side. You will write PBASIC programs and build both simple and advanced breadboard circuits with LEDs, pushbuttons, light sensor, etc."

4. PIC Microcontrollers: Programming in Basic
by Milan Verle - mikroElektronika , 2010
As the introduction of the book says, "This book will help you learn more about programming PIC microcontrollers in BASIC with practical, common-sense instructions, real projects, clear illustrations and detailed schematics. All you need to know about designing and building PIC devices."

5. Architecture and Programming of 8051 Microcontrollers
by Milan Verle - mikroElektronika, 2010
As the introduction of the book says, "The book contains details of 8051 microcontroller architecture and practical examples, useful program routines, instructions on handling the programmer for Atmel 51 series, and the guide on using the development systems for Atmel microcontrollers."

6. PIC Microcontrollers - Programming in C
by Milan Verle - mikroElektronika , 2009
As the introduction of the book says, "What are microcontrollers? Electronics built in one single chip capable of controlling a small submarine, a crane or an elevator. It's up to you to decide what you want them to do and dump a program containing appropriate instructions into the chip."

7. PIC microcontrollers, for beginners too
by Nebojsa Matic - mikroElektronika , 2003
As the introduction of the book says, "The purpose of this book is not to make a microcontroller expert out of you, but to make you equal to those who had someone to go to for their answers. It contains many examples, assembler instruction set, appendix on MPLAB program package, etc."

8. PIC Microcontrollers
by Milan Verle - mikroElektronika , 2008
As the introduction of the book says, "It's high time to learn what the microcontrollers are and how they operate. Numerous illustrations and practical examples along with detailed description of the PIC16F887 will make you enjoy your work with the PIC microcontrollers." 

Author: Shivam Kotwalia, CodeKill

Free Microprocessor And Microcontroller Software

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers are interesting topics that would help you understand the inner workings of most of the gadgets that you use. 

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers play a big role in our lives nowadays. Think of the newest technology and you will find these small chips functioning at the core of the device. Engineers from all over the world have directed their efforts in developing and refining the technology behind these chips. Would you like to be a part of it? You'll need something to learn. Here's how.

1. Yagarto

You need to have the Windows operating system in order to run this software. It is a cross development environment for the ARM architecture.

2. Lab-sticc

This is another software that is supported on the Windows operating system. This is a power consumption analysis tool that is used for embedded systems.

3. Ktechlab

This integrated development environment is for three things, microcontrollers, electronics and Linux. It is quite useful too.

4. MC34063 Universal Calculator

This is an open source calculator for the MC34063 Switching Controller.

5. MIDE-51 Studio

Compatible with the Windows operating system, this is an integrate development environment that is useful for the MCD-51 microcontroller.

6. MSPgcc

This one is an open source software that is meant for the MPSP430 processor.

7. OpenOCD

You can use this open on-chip debugger on the windows operating system. You can use it on the Windows operating system.

8. GNUSim8085

Another software that has dual compatibility. GNUSim8085 works on both Windows and Linux-based operating systems. It is used for simulating the Intel 8085 microprocessor.

9. PIC Development Studio

This open source software is a simulator for the PIC16F84 microcontroller. You can use the software to develop custom components on Windows.

10. gpsim

This software works with both Linux and Windows operating systems. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 2 or higher, and is a full featured microchip PIC microncontrollers. In addition, some of the libraries under are also distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public License, version 2 or higher.

11. PicoForth

Written in gForth, this software works on Linux and is a compiler for the PIC12 and PIC16 families.

12. PICsim

This open source software emulates a microcontroller PIC16F628/16F877A/18F452 and periferics such as USART and timers, the simulator architecture permit easy implementation of external elements in c language. It runs on windows.

13. UrJTAG

This software runs on Windows and and is a modern tool for communicating over JTAG with flash chips, CPUs and others.

14. MCU 8051 IDE

This IDE works on Windows and Linux-based operating systems. It is meant for the 8051 microcontrollers.

15. V-USB

The software runs on both Linux and Windows. It is a software only implementation of a low-speed USB device for Atmel's AVR microcontrollers. 

Author : Shivam Kotwalia, CodeKill

Free Ebooks And 6 Tutorials On The PIC Microcontroller

The Peripheral Interface Controller has been used widely since it was first developed in the 1970s. It can be used for various purposes in CPUs and other electronic devices. Here are 14 resources that will teach you about these tiny yet useful devices.

1. Programming PIC Microcontrollers PDF 117

This book is about programming PIC microcontrollers in C using the PIC-C compiler. It covers PIC architecture, PIC, specific limitations and extensions to C, Programming PIC hardware such as ports, ADC, timers, etc and using software libraries.

2. PIC Microcontrollers Programming in C

Book Description: What are microcontrollers, anyway? Electronics built into one single chip capable of controlling a small submarine, a crane, an elevator… It’s up to you to decide what you want them to do and dump a program with the appropriate instructions into the chip. You're probably wondering what you need for it? Just a PC, a program for compiling and a simple device to transfer your code from the PC to the chip itself. Is it complicated? Absolutely not!

3. The PIC Course

This is a book for beginners to learn programming in the PIC12C508A and PIC16F84 microcontrollers. It comes with the best

4. Programming PIC Microcontrollers

Book Description: From cell phones and television remote controls to automobile engines and spacecraft, microcontrollers are everywhere. Programming these prolific devices is a much more involved and integrated task than it is for general-purpose microprocessors; microcontroller programmers must be fluent in application development, systems programming, and I/O operation as well as memory management and system timing.

Using the popular and pervasive mid-range 8-bit Microchip PIC® as an archetype, Microcontroller Programming offers a self-contained presentation of the multidisciplinary tools needed to design and implement modern embedded systems and microcontrollers. The authors begin with basic electronics, number systems, and data concepts followed by digital logic, arithmetic, conversions, circuits, and circuit components to build a firm background in the computer science and electronics fundamentals involved in programming microcontrollers.

For the remainder of the book, they focus on PIC architecture and programming tools and work systematically through programming various functions, modules, and devices. Helpful appendices supply the full mid-range PIC instruction set as well as additional programming solutions, a guide to resistor color codes, and a concise method for building custom circuit boards.

Providing just the right mix of theory and practical guidance, Microcontroller Programming: The Microchip PIC® is the ideal tool for any amateur or professional designing and implementing stand-alone systems for a wide variety of applications.

5. Microprocessors: From Assembly To C with the PIC18FXX2

This is a book written by Robert B. Reese from the Mississipi State University. You can also find material to supplement the above mentioned book, like lecture notes, tests, quizzes etc. that can be really useful in learning about PIC microcontroller.

6. PIC in Practice

Book Description: The book can be used at a variety of levels. While the carefully graded practicals make it ideal for colleges and schools, many university students and professionals are also newcomers to PIC, so this book will provide a painless introduction for more advanced readers. In addition, electronics hobbyists will find this book to be an exciting introduction to the world of microcontrollers.

*A practical guide for all newcomers to the PIC microcontroller
*Discover microelectronics by building PIC circuits
*Based on Manchester Metropolitan University's highly successful short courses on the PIC

Tutorial

1. PIC Microcontroller

This contains tutorials on the Pic Microcontroller, with topics such as PIC Microcontroller, Development Contd, Architecture, PIC18 Architecture and Features & Peripherals.

2. Fast Track to PIC Programming

According to the website, this tutorial will teach you how to,

- Write code to define outputs.
- Write code to read inputs and use those inputs to affect outputs.
- Write code to react to a clock cycle.
- “Burn” code into the device.

3. PIC16F877A Beginner Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to code simple input and output for your robot with the help of the PIC 16F877A microcontroller.

4. PIC Tutorials

This tutorial from Googlium Electronics could be your complete guide to PIC Microcontrollers. It contains an introduction to the subject, followed by various other aspects of this device.

5. PIC Tutorial - 16F877A

This is a set of articles that can work as effective tutorials for the PIC learner.

6. WinPicProg PIC Tutorial

This is a group of 17 tutorials to understand the PIC microcontroller.

Author : Shivam Kotwalia, CodeKill