Introduction to FactoryTalk View Training The FactoryTalk View Training course will take about 4 days to complete. The training includes communication to the processor, and display screen objects. Additionally, we will discuss trending, parameters, and data logs. Students will also learn how to set up and troubleshoot alarms. By the Read More »
Introduction to ControlLogix PID Training ControlLogix PID Training allows the students to understand certain areas of Process Control. PID is Proportional, Integral, and Derivative. For example, we have a heating system. The goal is to maintain a constant temperature. Good PID control returns the temperature back to the set point Read More »
Introduction to Converting 8080 to Z80 Assembly In this section, we’ll discuss Converting 8080 to Z80 Assembly. In most cases, you should be able to run an 8080 assembler on 8080 assembly code. The binary should run on the Z80 processor. If you need to convert small portions of 8080 Read More »
Introduction to writing a Simple CP/M Console Program Writing a Simple CP/M Console Program will get you started with Z80 Assembly under CP/M. We’ll just put together a simple program that asks what your name is, then print that name back to your terminal. The purpose of this exercise is Read More »
Introduction to DeviceNet Cable Limitations When Calculating DeviceNet Cable Limitations, it’s important to realize that we cannot exceed a 4.65 volt drop. Basically, we just use Ohms Law to calculate this voltage drop. There is some important information we need before we begin our calculation. First, we need to know Read More »
Introduction to Building the Elf Membership Card Building the Elf Membership Card takes about a half day, although I always tell everyone to plan on twice that amount of time. Don’t get into a rush when building these projects! Always allow for plenty of breaks to think about your next Read More »
Introduction to Compiling Assembly Programs under CP/M for the Z80 In this post, we’ll discuss Compiling Assembly Programs under CP/M using Z80ASM. For this section, I’ll be using the CPUVille Single Board Computer. Once you understand how to assemble a program, you can start writing your own programs. A good Read More »
Introduction to Compiling CP/M for the Z80 Processor When Compiling CP/M for the Z80 Processor, we’ll start with Donn Stewart’s documentation for the CPUVille Z80 Single Board Computer. Each compiler is picky about a few different things, so it’s important to realize that I’m using the z80asm assembler for this Read More »
Introduction to the CPUVille Single Board Computer (8 bit) The CPUVille Single Board Computer is a kit that you can purchase, and assemble yourself. Additionally, you can buy a kit that is already pre-assembled. This is kit has a Z80 processor, and is fully capable of running CP/M. To run Read More »
Introduction to the ControlLogix FOR Instruction The ControlLogix FOR Instruction allows us to execute a routine for a specific number of times. To understand how a FOR loop works, let’s go back and look at some examples of BASIC from 1975. In this example, we will print the value of Read More »
