Introduction to Robotics and Microcontrollers
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What is the purpose of a breadboard in electronics?

  • To amplify electrical signals.
  • To store electronic components securely.
  • To regulate power supply to electronic devices.
  • To provide a platform for connecting components and forming circuits. (correct)
  • What type of connector is used to connect between two male headers?

  • Jump wire
  • Male-female connector
  • Male-male connector (correct)
  • Header connector
  • What is the purpose of an Infrared Sensor?

  • To detect the presence of objects using sound waves.
  • To measure the distance to an object using laser light.
  • To measure the temperature of an object using infrared light.
  • To detect the presence of objects using infrared light. (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT true about a breadboard?

    <p>It can be used to permanently solder components together. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a male-female connector and a male-male connector?

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    What is the recommended voltage for supplying an Arduino UNO board?

    <p>9V (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a robot defined as?

    <p>A machine that can perform complex tasks automatically with little or no human interaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components serves as the main power source for the robot?

    <p>18650 Lithium-Ion Battery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Motor Driver Shield?

    <p>Connects the Arduino UNO to the DC motors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the field of robotics focused on?

    <p>Developing and designing robots. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the 18650 Lithium-Ion Battery Holder?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a microcontroller?

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    What is the purpose of the acrylic chassis?

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    Which of these is NOT considered an input that an Arduino board can read?

    <p>The amount of power flowing through a circuit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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    What makes Arduino boards particularly useful for many electronic projects?

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    What is the potential consequence of supplying the Arduino UNO with more than 9V?

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    What is an Arduino UNO?

    <p>A development board with inputs and outputs to interact with the real world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Arduino boards becoming the 'de facto standard' for electronic projects?

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    What is the primary purpose of the DC Motor in a robot?

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    Which of these is NOT mentioned as a benefit of Arduino boards?

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    What is the purpose of a USB A to USB B cable in the context of robotics?

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    Which component is used to control the amount of current flowing through a circuit?

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    What is the main function of a Tactile Switch in a robotic system?

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    Which component is used to adjust and control electrical devices like volume knobs or brightness controls?

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    What is the main characteristic of a Light-Dependent Resistor (LDR)?

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    Which component serves as a visual indicator, emitting light when activated?

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    What is the primary function of a resistor in a robotic circuit?

    <p>To regulate the flow of current. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component, when pressed, completes an electrical connection allowing current to flow?

    <p>Tactile Switch. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ATmega microcontroller?

    <p>It acts as the &quot;brain&quot; and stores programs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which LED indicates that the Arduino board is receiving power?

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    What is the purpose of the 3.3V pin?

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    What does the voltage regulator do?

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    Which of the following components are found on a breadboard?

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    What is the purpose of the terminal strips on a breadboard?

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    What is the difference between the red and blue power rails on a breadboard?

    <p>Blue rails are used for ground connections, while red rails are used for positive voltage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the TX/RX LEDs on the Arduino board?

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    What is the function of the 'Reset Button' on the Arduino UNO board?

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    What is the primary role of the Arduino board's USB connector?

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    What is the purpose of the 'AREF' pin on the Arduino UNO board?

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    Which type of Arduino pins are labeled with the '~' symbol?

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    What is the consequence of applying voltage higher than recommended to components attached to an Arduino board?

    <p>The components may be damaged or destroyed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What voltage is typically considered safe to use with most Arduino pins and components?

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    What is the purpose of the 'Ground pin' on the Arduino UNO board?

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    Flashcards

    Connecting wires (male-female)

    A connector for connecting male headers to female headers.

    Connecting wires (male-male)

    A connector for joining two male headers together.

    Breadboard

    A device where electronic components can be inserted to create a circuit.

    Infrared Sensor

    A sensor that detects infrared light, often used for motion detection.

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    Microcontroller

    A compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system.

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    Robot

    A machine capable of complex actions automatically, with minimal human intervention.

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    Robotics

    The science of building and designing robots.

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    Arduino Board

    A board that reads inputs and turns them into outputs, like sensors or buttons.

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    Arduino Applications

    Arduino boards are standard for creating easy electronic projects.

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    Arduino UNO

    A development board with inputs and outputs to manipulate the physical world.

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    Components of a Controller

    Parts that work together within microcontrollers to perform tasks.

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    Inputs and Outputs

    Data received (inputs) and actions taken (outputs) by devices like Arduino.

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    USB A to USB B Cable

    Used to connect Arduino board to computer for uploads and data transfer.

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    LED (Light Emitting Diode)

    A light-emitting component used as a visual indicator.

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    Resistors

    An electronic component that limits current flow in a circuit for protection.

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    Potentiometer

    A variable resistor used to adjust and control voltage in circuits.

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    Tactile Switch

    A mechanical device that completes a circuit when pressed.

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    Light-Dependent Resistor (LDR)

    A resistive electronic component whose resistance changes with light intensity.

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    Voltage Limits on Arduino

    Do not apply more than 3.3V or 5V to Arduino pins.

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    Battery Placement

    Incorrect battery placement can damage components.

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    Reset Button

    Restarts the program running on the Arduino board.

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    AREF

    Analog Reference pin used for setting external voltage reference.

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    Ground Pin

    Provides a reference of 0 Volts or negative potential.

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    Digital Input/Output Pins

    Pins 0-13 can send or receive digital signals.

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    PWM Pins

    Pins with a (~) symbol that simulate analog output.

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    USB Connection

    Used to power the Arduino and upload code.

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    Robot Car Chassis Plate

    An acrylic base that holds robot components.

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    Motor Driver Shield (L298P)

    A component that controls motors in a robot.

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    18650 Lithium-Ion Battery

    An electrochemical battery used to power robots.

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    18650 Lithium-Ion Battery Holder

    A device that securely holds 18650 batteries.

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    DC Motor

    An electromechanical device that rotates when powered by DC voltage.

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    Voltage Limit for Arduino

    Arduino should not be supplied with more than 9V.

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    Proper Care of Components

    Guidelines to maintain functionality of robotics parts and devices.

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    TX/RX LEDs

    Indicator LEDs for Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) data on the Arduino.

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    ATmega Microcontroller

    The brain of the Arduino that stores programs and controls operations.

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    Power LED Indicator

    An LED that lights up when the Arduino board is powered on.

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    Voltage Regulator

    Component that controls the voltage entering the Arduino board.

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    DC Power Barrel Jack

    A connector used to supply power to the Arduino board.

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    3.3V Pin

    Pin that supplies 3.3 Volts of power to the circuit.

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    5V Pin

    Pin that supplies 5 Volts of power to the circuit.

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    Analog Pins

    Pins that read input from analog sensors and convert it to digital format.

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Robotics and Microcontroller

    • Robotics is the science of building and designing robots.
    • A robot is a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, with minimal or no human intervention.

    Microcontroller

    • A microcontroller is a highly integrated chip containing all the components comprising a controller.

    Arduino Board

    • An Arduino board can read inputs (light sensor, button press, message) and convert them into outputs.
    • Arduino boards are a popular standard for creating electronic projects due to their ease of use.

    General Overview of the Parts List

    • Arduino UNO is a development board with inputs and outputs used to manipulate the physical world.

    USB A to USB B Cable

    • Used to connect the Arduino board to the computer for uploading programs and sending data.

    LED (Light Emitting Diodes)

    • Light-emitting components used as visual indicators.

    Resistors

    • Electronic components used to limit the current flow in a circuit for protection.

    Potentiometer

    • A variable resistor used to adjust and control electrical devices.

    Tactile Switch

    • A mechanical device completing a circuit connection when pressed.

    Light-Dependent Resistor (LDR)

    • A resistive electronic component whose resistance varies with illuminance.

    Connecting Wires (male-female)

    • A connector used for connecting male and female headers.

    Connecting Wires (male-male)

    • A connector used for connecting two male headers.

    Breadboard

    • A device where electronic components are inserted to form a circuit.

    Infrared Sensor

    • A sensor used to detect infrared light.

    Robot Car Chassis Plate

    • An acrylic chassis used for holding all the robot's electronic and mechanical components.

    Motor Driver Shield (L298P)

    • An acrylic chassis used for holding all the robot's electronic and mechanical components.

    18650 Lithium-Ion Battery

    • An electrochemical component used to power the robot.

    18650 Lithium-Ion Battery Holder

    • A mechanical device used for holding the batteries in a robot.

    DC Motor

    • An electromechanical device that turns its shaft when a DC voltage is applied.

    Proper Care of Components and Devices

    • Don't supply voltages or currents higher than recommended on the components.
    • Don't reverse the placement of the battery in its holder.

    Arduino UNO - The Don'ts

    • Don't supply the Arduino board with more than 9V.
    • For pins needing only 3.3V or 5V, don't use sources higher than those values.

    Components - The Don'ts

    • Don't apply voltages or currents higher than recommended on the components.

    Battery - The Don'ts

    • Don't reverse the placement of the battery in its holder.

    Introduction to Arduino UNO Microcontroller and Breadboard

    Arduino UNO Microcontroller and Breadboard - Objectives

    • Identify the basic parts of the Arduino microcontroller and breadboard.

    Reset Button

    • Resets the program loaded onto the Arduino board.

    AREF (Analog Reference)

    • Used to set an external reference voltage for measuring analog values.

    Ground Pin

    • Provides an equivalent to 0 Volts or negative potential.

    Digital Input/Output

    • Pins 0-13 can be used for digital input or output of signals.

    PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

    • Pins marked with the (~) symbol simulate analog output signals.

    USB Connection

    • Used for powering the Arduino board and uploading sketches.

    TX/RX LEDs

    • Indicator LEDs to show transmit and receive data status.

    ATmega Microcontroller

    • Acts as the "brain" of the Arduino where programs are stored.

    Power LED Indicator

    • Lights up when the Arduino board is plugged into a power source.

    Voltage Regulator

    • Controls the amount of voltage going into the Arduino board.

    DC Power Barrel Jack

    • Connects a power source to the Arduino board.

    3.3V Pin

    • Supplies 3.3 Volts of power to the circuit.

    5V Pin

    • Supplies 5 Volts of power to the circuit.

    Analog Pins

    • Read analog signals from sensors and convert them into digital signals.

    Parts of the Breadboard

    • Power Rails: used to connect the power supply to the breadboard.
    • Terminal Strips: main areas that hold electronic components to connect to other terminal strips.
    • DIP Support: divides the connection between two terminal strips, named after the Dual-in-Line Package.

    Breadboard

    • Solderless breadboard allowing for prototyping without permanently soldering the circuit.
    • Blue lines in image indicate connections.
    • Outer pins in top/bottom regions are horizontally connected.
    • Middle pins are vertically connected.

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