Basic Control System

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What is the Order In a Basic control system?
Computer → Interface → Robot
What is the role of the Computer in a basic control system?
The computer is connected to the interface. The program is written on the computer, and it controls the robot through the interface, sending instructions for the robot's actions.
What is the role of the Interface in the Basic Control System?
The interface converts the program into movement of the robot. A robot cannot be connected straight to a computer.
What is the role of a Robot in the Basic Control System?
A robot is usually made up of motors and sensors. It is always connected to an interface, which converts the program from the computer into instructions for switching on and off each motor and sensor.
What is the Interface for?
It provides protection for the computer from electrical faults.
It provides connections to the computer, which can be input or output
It provides a separate power supply to power the output devices
It often has an LED display to show what is happening.
What are Care and Safety tips when Operating a Basic Sontrol system?
Never plug things directly into the computer
Check you are using the correct voltage
Check the connections are in the correct place.
Check all the Connections are secure
Check all the soldered joints and secure
Check the electrical components are working