Physical Computing Resources
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Microcontrollers:
A microcontroller is a computer. It has a CPU, memory, is programmable,
and has some means of input and output. They are often embedded into devices or objects and are
typically dedicated to a specific task.
*Microcontrollers*
*Programming*
*Resources*
Input - Sensors:
Sensors are devices that are used to measure physical quantities such as light,
temperature, and moisture.
*Input - Sensors*
*Examples*
*Resources*
Output - Actuators:
Actuators are devices that are responsible for activating mechanical movement.
In this section we focus both on actuators and other devices that are seen as a
means of output such as LED's
*Output - Actuators*
*Examples*
*Resources*
Electronics:
Many Physical Computing projects rely on the construction of simple circuits.
This section looks at DC theory and provides examples from previous projects.
*Introduction*
*Example Circuits*
*Resources*
Robotics:
Robotics focuses on the design and construction of robotic (mechanical)
devices that are capable of performing a variety of tasks.
Resources used in robotics are often applicable to physical computing.
*Examples*
*Resources*
Miscellaneous:
This section is focused on a wide range of resources that may be of interest
to students in Physical Computing.
*Related Courses*
*Annotated Bibliography*
*Resources*
