Electronic Fundamentals in Robotics
Electronics serve as the foundational nervous system for robots, providing essential functions for sensing, computing, and acting. Key concepts cover basic electrical principles, electronic components vital for robotics, and safe circuit-building practices. Understanding microcontrollers is crucial for implementing control systems in robotic designs.
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4.1Example: Led Circuit Using A Breadboard
What we have learnt
- Electronics are crucial in robotics, involving knowledge of voltage, current, and resistance.
- Key components like resistors, capacitors, and microcontrollers facilitate robotics functionality.
- Prototyping circuits on breadboards and adhering to safety practices is essential in electronics.
Key Concepts
- -- Voltage
- The electrical pressure measured in volts.
- -- Current
- The flow of electric charge measured in amperes.
- -- Resistance
- Opposition to current flow measured in ohms.
- -- Power
- The rate of energy use, calculated as P = V × I.
- -- Ohm's Law
- A formula that defines the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance (V = I × R).
- -- Microcontrollers
- Mini-computers that run robot programs and control components in robotics.
- -- Breadboard
- A platform used for prototyping and testing electronic circuits.
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