Sensors & actuators β inputs, outputs, and interfacing
Track: Robotics Β· Duration: 38 min
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Sensors & actuators β inputs, outputs, and interfacing
Robotics workbook β outlines, parts, tools, wiring, and control next to the video.
Sensors
- Digital inputs (buttons, encoders) vs analog (some distance/light) β know your ADC resolution.
- Debouncing for mechanical switches; filtering for noisy lines.
Actuators
- DC motors need drivers that handle stall current; servos need appropriate voltage and current.
- PWM controls speed; encoders close the loop for distance/speed.
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