Hsiung, S., & Deal, W. F., & Osorio, L. A., & Henderson, M. (2011, June), Design and Implement a Cost-Effective Wireless Communication Project on a  PIC Training System  Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. 10.18260/1-2--17707

\bibitem{asee_peer_17707}
  Hsiung, S., \& Deal, W. F., \& Osorio, L. A., \& Henderson, M. (2011, June), \emph{Design and Implement a Cost-Effective Wireless Communication Project on a  PIC Training System}
  Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Vancouver, BC.
  10.18260/1-2--17707

Steve Hsiung, Walter F. Deal III, Lacides Agustin Osorio, and Mathew Henderson.  "Design and Implement a Cost-Effective Wireless Communication Project on a  PIC Training System".  2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, 2011, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2011.  https://peer.asee.org/17707 Internet.  24 Apr, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_17707}
  Steve Hsiung, Walter F. Deal III, Lacides Agustin Osorio, and Mathew Henderson.
  "Design and Implement a Cost-Effective Wireless Communication Project on a  PIC Training System".
  \emph{2011 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition, Vancouver, BC, 2011, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2011.
  https://peer.asee.org/17707 Internet.  24 Apr, 2024

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AB  -          Design and Implement a Cost-Effective Wireless Communication Project on a                                  PIC Training SystemAbstract        Wireless communication becomes popular and widely used in almost every electronicproduct in our daily life. The RF communication is one of the major wireless applications inconsumer products. Usually, it is integrated with an embedded system (microcontroller) tocontrol various applications such as temperature sensing, data logging, data exchange, actuatoractivation, and user interaction wirelessly. A project based model can be used as an effectiveinstructional strategy to enhance learning about complex RF concepts and technologies. Theproject method can lead to improved understanding and create interest by actively engaging thestudent with hands-on and problem solving and critical thinking activities. This project is basedon a previously developed low cost PIC microcontroller training system that is coupled with RFcommunication that can be used in a variety of hands-on applications in designing seniorcapstone projects. A 2.4 GHz RF transceiver package (RF24J40MA) that was developed byMicrochip, Inc. provides the benefits of a compact, low-cost, and easy to use product with a fewor small additional parts count that includes all components less the power supply. Integratingthis RF module with the PIC trainer basically requires no extra hardware, the learning of the RFconcept and software development becomes the focus of the design work. The IEEE 802.15.4TM-2003 rules, standards, and software protocols designs with SPI interfacing are the center of theproject. The student assessment process includes a live demonstration of the student-designedfunctions using a pair of the RF modules with PIC trainers.        Engineering technology focuses on both “hands-on and mind-on” design work and thepractice is to integrate existing technology products into real world applications. Teaching theRF concepts can be complex, tedious, and sometimes confusing. However, if it is implementedin a real-world project approach to learning by using an existing RF modules that lead todeveloping clear understanding and meaningful experiences in successfully applying theconcepts that makes these subjects interesting as well as challenging to learn. Using the existingRF transceiver module reduces many unmanageable interferences and integrating it withmicrocontroller via software controls make the designs flexible to fit various needs. Byintegrating the RF transceiver module with a pre-developed PIC training system eliminates manyuncontrollable variables. This project provides useful tools that make teaching of complex RFsubjects appealing and it can easily be adopted in many potential applications.        Through the implementation of this project has provided the opportunities for students tolearn about current technological concepts and to prepare and qualify for high-tech jobs for todayand in the future. The design and development of the PIC training system and hardware is anongoing design and development process that will be described also. Highlights of thepresentation will address the following:     •         Comparison of various available RF modules.     •         Introduction of IEEE 802.15.4TM-2003 rules and standards.     •         Hardware and software designs of the wireless project.     •         RF communication protocols with SPI interfacing.     •         Cost effectiveness analysis of using a 2.4 GHz MRF24J40MA RF transceiver.     •         Potential uses of this project design in other applications
AU  - Steve Hsiung
AU  - Walter F. Deal III
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CY  - Vancouver, BC
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