WAND 2.0
WAND resources
WAND 2.0 schematic diagram (45kB 
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WAND 2.0 parts layout (25kB ).
PIC16F676 block diagram (49kB )
WAND 2.0 Gerber files (20kB 
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WAND 2.0 parts list (12kB 
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WAND - Wave A Nice Display
WAND is a simple circuit suited to teaching PICmicro® programming.
With 6 high brightness LEDs, watch the WAND light up students' imagination when they build it into a persistence of vision 'message WAND' display circuit. In addition, WAND incorporates a pushbutton for input, a potentiometer to experiment with analogue input, and a proximity photosensor to sense reflective objects.
Build a WAND
What you will need
A WAND printed circuit board. You can buy one from the products page. If you need many WANDs, you can save money by buying directly from our pcb supplier. Or, download the WAND Gerber files (above) and have your preferred pcb facility make them for you.
Parts. All of the electronic components can be ordered from Digi-Key (www.digikey.com) using the part numbers in the WAND parts spreadsheet (above).
Tools - soldering iron, electronic solder, solder flux remover, needle-nose pliers, screwdriver, and diagonal cutters.
WAND construction activities
- coming soon
Program a WAND
What you will need
Microchip's MPLAB IDE (www.microchip.com) or another PIC assembler, and Microchip's PICkit-2 USB programmer/downloader.
A WAND (it only seems like magic!)
A Windows compatible PC with a free USB port.
A Microchip PICkit-2 or PICkit-3 programmer.
Batteries to power the WAND.
