This document provides guidelines for an embedded system design mini-project. Students will work in groups to design and build an original embedded system using an 8051 microcontroller. The project must utilize input/output peripherals, operate automatically on power-up from ROM, and include all necessary interface hardware. Students must submit a 10-page report organized into sections describing the objectives, design, implementation, testing, results, and conclusions of the project. They will also give a 20-minute presentation to demonstrate their working embedded system. The document provides examples of input/output devices and potential project ideas to help guide students' designs.
This document provides guidelines for an embedded system design mini-project. Students will work in groups to design and build an original embedded system using an 8051 microcontroller. The project must utilize input/output peripherals, operate automatically on power-up from ROM, and include all necessary interface hardware. Students must submit a 10-page report organized into sections describing the objectives, design, implementation, testing, results, and conclusions of the project. They will also give a 20-minute presentation to demonstrate their working embedded system. The document provides examples of input/output devices and potential project ideas to help guide students' designs.
This document provides guidelines for an embedded system design mini-project. Students will work in groups to design and build an original embedded system using an 8051 microcontroller. The project must utilize input/output peripherals, operate automatically on power-up from ROM, and include all necessary interface hardware. Students must submit a 10-page report organized into sections describing the objectives, design, implementation, testing, results, and conclusions of the project. They will also give a 20-minute presentation to demonstrate their working embedded system. The document provides examples of input/output devices and potential project ideas to help guide students' designs.
This document provides guidelines for an embedded system design mini-project. Students will work in groups to design and build an original embedded system using an 8051 microcontroller. The project must utilize input/output peripherals, operate automatically on power-up from ROM, and include all necessary interface hardware. Students must submit a 10-page report organized into sections describing the objectives, design, implementation, testing, results, and conclusions of the project. They will also give a 20-minute presentation to demonstrate their working embedded system. The document provides examples of input/output devices and potential project ideas to help guide students' designs.
Mini-Project Introduction: Design is an extremely important part of the curriculum virtually every employer of engineering graduates is interested in the nature and extent of design projects completed by their potential employees. In courses such as Microprocessor System (ECE 521), it is therefore essential that students have the opportunity to complete open-ended, design-oriented exercises. This Mini-Project represents our effort to provide such an opportunity. From a pedagogical point of view, this project is based on the premise: The best way to learn about a topic is to write your own question and then proceed to answer it. In other words, the process of formulating questions and exploring alternate solutions can help elucidate difficult concepts. To provide as much flexibility as possible concerning potential topics you may wish to explore, a wide range of Mini-Projects may be completed. Mini-Project Functional Requirements: The basic requirement is to design your own embedded system that makes meaningful (and hopefully creative) use of the MCU 8051 resources in particular, the I/O peripherals (latches and buffers) should be effectively utilized. Also, your project must operate in a turn-key fashion, i.e., your code should be stored in the ROM and start up directly out of reset (or automatically when powered up). Finally, the project should be stand-alone (self-contained) any interface hardware required should be packaged appropriately. All components used must be supplied by your team. Mini-Project Report Requirements: The core of your written report should be approximately 10 pages in length and printed in point size 12 with one-and-a-half spacing. Your report should be organized as listed below: Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Project Objectives a functional description of your project and its objectives together with the role played by each team member. Section 2: System Description and Operation a description of the system and its operation and reasons for the external interfaces being implemented. Section 3: Project Scope a description of what are the tasks/work involved in implementing the mini-project. Section 4: Hardware Design a description of the hardware modules developed along with a narrative of how your hardware works in detail. Section 5: Software Design a description of the software developed for the mini-project, complete with correct flowchart and detailed explanation of the program
Section 6: Testing and Debugging
a description of the testing methods used to determine the functionality of the miniproject and the problems faced during the designing process. Describe the solutions taken to resolve the problems encountered during project implementation. Section 7: Results a description showing and demonstrating the full system operation of the miniproject. Section 8: Conclusions and Recommendations Section 9: List of References (URLs, data sheets, application notes, etc.) Appendix A: Activity Logs/Log Book Appendix B: Interface Schematics/Pictures of the Mini-Project Appendix C: Software Listings Mini-Project Presentation and Report Submission: Respective lecturers will send their student names (in their respective groups) to the course coordinator. The coordinator will produce a schedule regarding the presentation and paste it at the presentation venues (around the labs at level 7). The evaluation panels for the presentation may or may not be revealed. Report is due at the time of project demonstration. Each group will only take up about 20 minutes to present their Mini-Project. Make use of the Power-point package to do this presentation. Please be ready to demonstrate the Mini-Project to the panels after the presentation. Team Responsibilities: While the team of three or four members work together in order to complete the project, each member of the team is to play a specific role. Specific responsibilities are outlined below: Role Responsibility Tasks Document Section: ROLE
RESPONSIBILITY
TASKS
Team Leader
Overall team coordination, final editing of documentation submitted, product packaging
Software Leader
Overall software planning and development Interface hardware, Schematic entry (ExpressPCB), including ExpressPCB interface hardware construction schematic
Hardware Leader
Delegation of tasks, planning
of team time, acquisition of resources, editing report sections together, citing references, assisting with debugging of hardware and software, packaging project Coding (with comments) and debugging
Peripheral module utilization, initialization, and device drivers
Coding (with comments) and
debugging
Peripherals, Solution Source File
The above itemized tasks are to help balance and distribute responsibility for the project. Being the software leader, for example, means that you are to take the lead in planning, writing, and integrating the software. It does not necessarily mean that you are the only one developing and debugging the software, however. You may be working closely with Hardware and Testing leaders. Mini-Project Titles: As a way to promote creativity and self-learning, students are allowed to come forward with their own ideas on the Mini-Project titles. Based on past experiences, many students have difficulties or failed to make their Mini-Project work fully. There are various aspects that need to be considered when choosing a title, but the following issues will help:1. Level of difficulty. Try to do a project that is of moderate difficulty. The aim here is to build something will work in the end. 2. Cost consideration. The items need to be bought are costly, further more if they are destroyed during the process of implementation. 3. Time limit. Projects need to be completed on time. So careful planning is required. 4. Other courses work load. At the end of the semester, there are huge amount of work to be completed, so avoid starting work late. 5. Any dispute between members in a group must be settled quickly. 6. Make sure to discuss with the lecturer if encounter with something that is unclear. 7. Make sure to record everything in a log book. The log book will become as evidence that work is done. 8. Always talk to the lecturer. This will help a lot. The mini project must consist of input and output devices. The following table shows some of the commonly used devices. Use these devices to build something out of your own idea. Then write a proposal and hand it to your lecturer.
Input devices 1. Switches (Toggle or Push-button) 2. Sensors (replaced by switches to simulate) - Temperature Sensor - Heat Sensor - Infrared Sensor - etc. 3. Analog to Digital (ADC) Converter (8 bit) 4. Keypad (3x4) or (4x4)
Output devices 1. Liquid Crystal Display Unit (16 characters, 2 lines) 2. Seven segment display unit
3. Light Emitting Diodes
4. Dot Matrix LEDs (7x5) 5. Motor (DC) 6. Buzzer 7. Digital to Analog (ADC) converter (8 bit)
Suggestions for Possible Ideas:
Meaningful, significant extensions to the last set of mini-projects are potential ideas: Queuing System - the system provides several switches for the service counters and customers. The display will direct the customers to the respective counters. Digital Volt Meter have the capability to measure the voltage and display it on the LCD. May include a beep sound when display is ready. Reaction Timer able to measure the reaction time of a person. May have some memory storage to store the times for the person under test. Motor Speed Control able to control the speed of a motor via a potentiometer. The display shows the speed of the motor. Coin Dispenser Machine able to dispense coins as required by the customer. The display shows the coins domination dispensed. Keyless Entry able to control the opening and closing of a door. Additional Hardware Suggestions: There is a target board available in the lab for your use to test the software before you built your own hardware. Most of the input and output devices commonly used in Mini-Project are available on the target board. If the design of your project requires hardware, here is a suggestion of resources: 1. RS Components, Lot 12, Jalan Pensyarah U1/28, Seksyen U1, Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park, Shah Alam, 40150, Shah Alam, Selangor 2. Electronics shops around Jalan Pasar and Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Careful planning and providing plenty of lead time is the key to a successful project. 17 February 2015 Mohd Uzir Kamaluddin
