lecture:lecture_8
Lecture 8: Servos and loops
Checklist: What you need to bring for this lecture
Learning Objectives
Be able to describe the broad goals and processes involved in completing the desktop fan project
Be able to describe the difference in function of DC versus servo motors
Be able to connect a servo motor to an Arduino, and use the servo library to change the position of the servo
Be able to write for loops and read code that uses for loops
Be able to measure an object with calipers
Lecture Videos and Support
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Good practice for circuits and programming:
(9:45)
Mandatory: take the online quiz 6 on
D2L before coming to class for Lecture 8.
In Class Hands-On
Overview of desktop fan project:
pdf
Introduction to Servos
pdf
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Nested for loops: Countdown example
pdf
Supplemental Files
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YouTube Video on fabrication of the desktop fan with the laser cutter
Codes
Homework
Homework 4 is due at the beginning of next class meeting (Lecture 11).
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