Where can I obtain the ‘T4 Control Training Board’?

The ‘T4 Control Training Board’ can be ordered on line at techsupplies.co.uk. Specifications etc. can be viewed on-line at http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/docs/cat_16.pdf

Is the ‘Student PIC project board’ still available?

Unfortunately the ‘Student PIC project board’ is no longer available. However the GENIE range of PIC control boards now provide a broad range of PIC PCB’s which students can populate to meet specific requirements, see http://www.genieonline.com/. Any of two GENIE PCB kits in particular can be used in place of the ‘Student PIC project board’ i.e.

• GENIE E18 Activity board, code PCB118
• GENIE E18 Project board,   code PCB218

Where can I source components for PIC project boards?

Cooney Electronics are now the agents for Rapid Electronics in Ireland and will supply components packs for the Student PIC project board that was supplied by iBOTZ Ireland and components for the Genie range of PIC control boards. When ordering, make sure to state if you are using the PICAXE or GENIE PIC system.

Cooney Electronics
15 Windsor Avenue
Fairview
Dublin 3
Eire

Where can I obtain other PIC control boards suitable for use in the classroom

The main suppliers of PIC control boards for use in the classroom are:

www.tech-supplies.co.uk
Software: Logicator for PIC® micros, visit http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/docs/cat_06.pdf for specifications and free download.
PIC System: PICAXE, visit www.rev-ed.co.uk/picaxe/ for specifications etc.

Cooney Electronics (see above)
Software: GENIE Design Studio, visit http://www.genieonline.com/ for specifications and free download.
GENIE control boards and kits, visit http://www.genieonline.com/ for list of available kits etc.

What components do I need for the Student PIC project board?

All components, assembly details and PCB layout are available from the Technology resource DVD. Resources are located in Options / Applied Control Systems / Control / PIC PCBs / 8.Student project board. The ‘Student Project board’ Word document provides step by step instructions on assembly.

Where can I purchase the PCBs used in the ‘Integrating ICT in the Teaching & Learning of Electronics’ T4 / NCTE resources?

MUTR in association with Middlesex University have developed a wide range of resources for use in many areas of Technology. They also supply many variations of unpopulated PCBs. For specifications etc., visit: http://www.mutr.co.uk/index.php?cPath=16