Robotic

• A ____ is defined as a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, with minimal or no human

  intervention involved.

  Robots
• ________ is the science of building and designing of robots

  Robotics
• A ___ is a highly integrated chip that contains all the components comprising a controller.

  Microcontroller
• An ____ is able to read inputs- a light on a sensor, a press of a button, or a Twitter message- and turn it into an output.

  Arduino Board
• Arduino boards have become the de facto standard for creating electronic projects because they are very easy to use.

  Arduino Useful Applications
• A development board composed of inputs and outputs used to manipulate the physical world.

  Arduino UNO
• Used to connect the Arduino board to the computer for uploading of programs and sending of data to the computer.

  USB A to USB B Cable
• A light-emitting component used as a visual indicator.

  LED (Light - Emitting Diodes)
• An electronic component used to limit the current that flows in a circuit for protection purposes.

  Resistors
• A variable resistor used to adjust and control electrical devices.

  Potentiometer
• A mechanical device used to complete a circuit connection when pressed.

  Tactile Switch
• A resistive electronic component whose resistance varies with illuminance.

  Light- Dependent Resistor (LDR)
• A connector used for connecting between male and female headers

  Connecting Wires (Male - Female)
• A connector used for connecting between two male headers

  Connecting Wires (Male-Male)
• A device where you can insert electronic components to form a circuit.

  Breadboard
• A sensor used to detect infrared light.

  Infrared Sensor
• An acrylic chassis used for holding all the electronic and mechanical components of the robot

  Robot Car Chassis Plate
• An acrylic chassis used for holding all the electronic and mechanical components of the robot

  Motor Driver Shield (L298P)
• An electrochemical component used to power the robot

  18650  -  Lithium -  Ion battery
• A mechanical device used for holding the batteries

  18650 - Lithium - Ion Battery Holder
• An electromechanical device that turns its shaft when a DC voltage is applied.

  DC Motor
• is used to set an external reference voltage for measuring analog values.

  AREF
• A pin that provides an equivalent to 0 Volts or negative potential.

  Ground Pin
• The pins marked with the (~) symbol can simulate an analog output signal.
• The pins marked with the (~) symbol can simulate an analog output signal.

  PWM
• This is used for powering up the Arduino board and uploading of sketches.

  USB Connection
• These are indicator LEDs for the Transmit and Receive data.

  TX/RX Leds
• This acts as the “brain” and is where the programs are stored.

  ATmega controller
• This LED lights up when the board is plugged to a power source.

  Power LED Indicator
• This controls the amount of voltage going into the Arduino board.

  Voltage Controller
• This is used for connecting a power source to the Arduino board.

  DC Power Barrel Jack
• These pins read the signal from an analog sensor and convert it to digital.

  Analog Pins