Practice Interfacing Sensors And Actuators With Microcontrollers (8.7) - Integration of Sensors and Actuators in Robotic Systems

Practice: Interfacing Sensors and Actuators with Microcontrollers

Lesson 8.7Integration of Sensors and Actuators in Robotic Systems

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does PWM stand for?
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Think about how we control the power sent to a motor.
Question 2.
Name one type of pin configuration for sensors.
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Consider the types of signals they handle.
3Question 3.
What does PWM control in an actuator?
- On/Off state
- Speed
- Color
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Remember how we can modulate power output.
4Question 4.
True or False: Interrupts allow for continuous monitoring of sensors.
- True
- False
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Recall how an interrupt functions.
Question 5.
Design a simple robot that uses a microcontroller to avoid obstacles. Describe the pin configurations and code logic you would implement.
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Think about how you would connect the sensors and list specific functions required.
Question 6.
Suppose your microcontroller is not responding to interrupts consistently. What could be the potential issues, and how would you troubleshoot?
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Think of factors that could affect the electrical and software performance.

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