Practice Learning Objectives (4.1.2) - Microcontrollers and Hardware Platforms

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Question 1.
What does a microcontroller do in an IoT system?
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Think about what you would need in a temperature sensor.
Question 2.
Name one popular microcontroller platform.
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Consider which ones are often used by beginners.
3Question 3.
What is the main role of microcontrollers in IoT systems?
- To collect data
- To control devices
- Both of these
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Think about the functions we discussed in class.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Raspberry Pi is a microcontroller.
- True
- False
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Consider what a microcontroller is versus a computer.
Question 5.
Design a project that involves both Arduino and Raspberry Pi. How would they interact in your system?
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Think about the strengths of each platform.
Question 6.
If you were to create a smart garden using the ESP32, what components would you include and how would they work together?
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Consider how the ESP32 can communicate with a cloud service.

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