8.15.2 - Power Consumption Optimization
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What is duty-cycling in the context of sensors?
💡 Hint: Think about how a light switch works.
Why is actuator current limiting important?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy drawn from devices with varying demands.
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What is the main purpose of duty-cycling in sensor operation?
💡 Hint: Think about energy management in electronics.
True or False: Actuator current limiting allows actuators to draw more power when needed.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during peak demand.
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Create a scenario where a robotic system benefits from both duty-cycling and low-power microcontroller selection. Discuss the outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider operational efficiency in critical scenarios.
Critically analyze the drawbacks of an actuator operating without current limiting in a robotic manufacturing line.
💡 Hint: Think of the consequences in terms of system longevity and cost efficiency.
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