2.3 - Touch/Limit Switch
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a Touch/Limit Switch?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when something touches a sensor.
What type of signal does a Touch/Limit Switch produce?
💡 Hint: Remember it has two states: on or off.
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What does a Touch/Limit Switch detect?
💡 Hint: Consider what you would expect when something touches a sensor.
True or False: A Touch/Limit Switch outputs an analog signal.
💡 Hint: Think of the two states it can be in.
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A robot is programmed to avoid obstacles using a Touch/Limit Switch. If the switch is miscalibrated and provides false readings, what are the potential consequences?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of proper feedback systems in robotics.
Design a simple robotic system using a Touch/Limit Switch. Describe the system's behavior when the switch is activated.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would want the robot to react to physical contact.
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