GCSE Projects 2003

Ø Lottery number generator  by Balveer Mankia

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Uses two PICs programmed in PIC Logicator.  One PIC drives two 7-segment displays the other chooses 5 different random numbers for display by the first PIC and also generates sound effects.

Grade A

Ø Remote controlled camera mount by Adrian Morrison

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Adrian has used the 4-bit IR remote control system (available from Rapid Electroincs) to control the camera positioning motors.  The electronic control system is similar to a two motor buggy system except that the motors drive cranks instead of wheels.

Grade A

Ø Beam break alarm by Gemini Dhokia to protect a parked car.

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Gemini has used the transmitter side of the 4-bit IR remote control system to generate a modulated IR beam.  A modulated IR detector constantly resets a monostable. When the beam is broken the monostable times out and sets a latch to sound the alarm.  The alarm is for use with a car parked outside the home.  If the car is moved, an alarm sound inside the house.  

Ø Proximity controlled lamp by Gareth Morris

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Gareth has used the transmitter side of the 4-bit IR remote control system to generate a modulated IR beam.  A modulated IR detector senses a signal reflected from a users hand placed near the base of the lamp. Each time a signal is sensed, the lamp toggles on or off..  

Grade A

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