How Computers Control Our World
What IS a digital computer?
What about the word “Digital”?
However…
“hole” versus “no-hole”?
The paper tape used by Teletype machines was easily read.
Bits, bytes and words.
But, what does 01001100 mean?
With the teletype machine, ...
But, it also might be a binary number...
This reveals one of the problems with binary digital computers:
Electronic form of binary data for a computer…
So, back to...What IS a digital computer?
Memory for storing data:
Storing and retrieving...
Central Processing Unit -
Gates and Latches
Early CPU (~1972) vs. Modern CPU
Each computer consists of…
Pile of computers
Where the early computer (~1970)...
The Computers that Control Our World
Some microcontrollers
So...
Or...
Key to Automation & Control is in the interfaces.
Input of binary data….
Input of analog data….
Output of binary data...
Output of analog signals...
Motion control...
The lag of feedback can cause imprecision.
Stepper motor...
The BASIC Stamp microcontroller
Some applications of the BASIC Stamp controller ….
Robotic bug
Corky'z Robotz- an IR Controlled robotic toy.
The Pocket-Bot Robot platform--
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