Microcontroller

Question 1

The microcontroller is..?

Answer 1

a small computer on a single intergated cicruit that has a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals.

Question 2

The microcontroller is the ______ of the robot

Answer 2

brain

Question 3

ARDUINO is..?

Answer 3

a single-board microcontroller that makes electronics in multidisciplinary projects more accessible.

Question 4

It can be used with either 9V or 12V

Answer 4

Power IN (Barrel Jack)

Question 5

It provides power to the Arduino Microcontroller

Answer 5

Power IN (USB Port)

Question 6

It blinks when receiving data

Answer 6

LED (RX: Receiving)

Question 7

It blinks when transmitting data

Answer 7

LED (TX: Transmitting)

Question 8

Used for input, output, power, and ground

Answer 8

PINS (Digital, Analog, Ground)

Question 9

Indicates if there is power or not

Answer 9

LED (ON/OFF)

Question 10

Manually resets the Arduino as well as your code.

Answer 10

Reset Button

Question 11

This also is used for input, power, and ground but is more powerful.

Answer 11

PINS (Analog In, Ground Power Out, Reset)