5 - Power and Shielding
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Practice Questions
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What is the typical voltage for microcontroller boards?
💡 Hint: Think about how common batteries output voltage.
What does a shield do?
💡 Hint: Consider add-on modules that increase capabilities.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What voltage do most microcontrollers operate on?
💡 Hint: Consider the common battery and power source outputs you know.
True or False: Shields can be used with Raspberry Pi.
💡 Hint: Think about the terminology used for Arduino and Raspberry Pi add-ons.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a power system for a project using an Arduino with multiple sensors and a motor. What power source would you use and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the voltage requirements of all components.
Evaluate the advantages of using HATs for a Raspberry Pi project that controls multiple sensors.
💡 Hint: Remember how HATs integrate functionality for ease of use.
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