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What is the function of a Digital Pin set at 5 volts?
What is the function of a Digital Pin set at 5 volts?
What is the main feature of Tinkercad according to the text?
What is the main feature of Tinkercad according to the text?
Which pins are referred to as the 'Power Pins'?
Which pins are referred to as the 'Power Pins'?
How does Tinkercad support the design process for beginners and experts?
How does Tinkercad support the design process for beginners and experts?
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What advantage does Tinkercad offer in terms of prototyping and testing new ideas?
What advantage does Tinkercad offer in terms of prototyping and testing new ideas?
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What does IoT stand for?
What does IoT stand for?
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What is the primary purpose of IoT?
What is the primary purpose of IoT?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic required for a device to be part of the IoT network?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic required for a device to be part of the IoT network?
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What is the primary function of sensors in IoT devices?
What is the primary function of sensors in IoT devices?
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of IoT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of IoT mentioned in the text?
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What is a necessary component for a Smart Object to be connected to the IoT network?
What is a necessary component for a Smart Object to be connected to the IoT network?
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What is the primary function of a microcontroller?
What is the primary function of a microcontroller?
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Which of the following is considered an output device in the context of a microcontroller system?
Which of the following is considered an output device in the context of a microcontroller system?
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What is the primary purpose of the Arduino platform?
What is the primary purpose of the Arduino platform?
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Which programming language is used in the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
Which programming language is used in the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
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What is the purpose of the USB connection on an Arduino board?
What is the purpose of the USB connection on an Arduino board?
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Which of the following devices is NOT typically found with a microcontroller?
Which of the following devices is NOT typically found with a microcontroller?
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Study Notes
Digital Pins and Power Pins
- Digital Pins: A series of pins from 0 to 13, providing 5 volts, with GND (Ground) providing 0 volts.
- Power Pins: Include 5V and GND pins.
Tinkercad
- An online platform for designing and simulating 3D models.
- A free and easy-to-use tool for beginners and experts alike.
- Allows users to design and simulate circuits and control devices.
- Has a built-in Arduino simulator for programming and testing circuits virtually.
Creating an LED Circuit
- Steps: Turn LED switch ON at the beginning, wait for 1s, and then switch OFF.
Internet of Things (IoT)
- Definition: Connecting physical devices to the internet.
- Characteristics of IoT devices:
- Must have a WIFI connection.
- Can be programmed from a computer.
- Contains sensors that make it interactive with its environment.
- Advantages:
- Easy Access.
- Quick operation.
- Monitoring Data.
- Following New Standards.
- Disadvantages:
- Dependency on Technology.
- Loss of Data.
- Data security.
Smart Objects
- Components:
- Sensors (Input Devices).
- Internet connection to WIFI.
- Screen (Output Device).
- MicroController (brain of the Arduino board).
MicroController
- Definition: An electronic board that links input devices to output devices.
- Found in various devices: Car, Washing Machine, Fridge, Air Conditioner, Robot, etc.
MicroController System
- A collection of parts or devices with three features: input, process, and output.
- Accepts at least one input device, performs some action on that input, and produces one or more outputs.
Arduino
- Definition: An open-source electronics platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software.
- An electronic board considered as a Microcontroller.
- Links the computer with components that can't be directly linked.
- Can interact with buttons, LEDs, smartphones, and sensors.
- Components:
- USB connection (USB socket) for linking the Arduino board to the computer.
- 9V for Battery power (Power socket).
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Description
Explore the concept of Internet of Things (IOT) and its significance in connecting physical devices via sensors and software to the internet. Learn about how IOT allows users to control various electrical devices remotely.
