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Introduction to Embedded Controllers

Embedded controllers are everywhere, although most are not obvious. Even some pianos have embedded controllers to record and replay performances. Modern road signs, water meters, gas meters and other public utility equipment have embedded controllers. The brain of a robot is also an embedded controller! A robot has input devices (acting as its eyes and sensors) and output devices (to control motion and indicators). This is an Electronics Technology course that can be project-based so that the outcome is a small robot that runs some canned software.



Tak Auyeung 2003-08-07