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| − | Note this section is under major revision and expansion, it may be merged with demo | + | Note this section is under major revision and expansion, it may be merged with [[demo board]]s or not. |
= General = | = General = | ||
| − | Modules ( at least as we use the term ) are circuit subsystems that typically consist of many components that perform some function and are plugged into a larger circuit where they perform a service or act as a subsystem in a larger system. Often they are an efficient way of | + | Modules ( at least as we use the term ) are circuit subsystems that typically consist of many components that perform some function and are plugged into a larger circuit where they perform a service or act as a subsystem in a larger system. Often they are an efficient way of incorporating some functionality without the bother of discrete components. In the past, and still, this category can blend in with demo boards where manufactures put some of their components on a board to make it easier to evaluate and/or the component. The Arduino is much like the old demo boards for microcontrollers, but was built with the idea that it would be used as a module in a larger project. This idea is extended in the arduino enviroment by the idea of shields which are modules that plug directly into the Arduino. In some sense the module is an extension of the [[Integrated Circuits|integrated circuit]] (IC) ( or vise versa ). |
We will group these modules by function. | We will group these modules by function. | ||
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= Power Supply = | = Power Supply = | ||
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| + | See [[Basic Voltage Regulators]] | ||
= GPS = | = GPS = | ||
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*[http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/software/arduino-alternatives-5-microcontrollers-you-should-know#slide-6 Arduino Alternatives: 5 Microcontrollers You Should Know ] | *[http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/software/arduino-alternatives-5-microcontrollers-you-should-know#slide-6 Arduino Alternatives: 5 Microcontrollers You Should Know ] | ||
| + | * [[Microcontrollers]] | ||
= Sensors = | = Sensors = | ||
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== DC == | == DC == | ||
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| + | See [[Motors#Brushed Motors]] | ||
== Stepper == | == Stepper == | ||
| + | See [[Motor driver]] | ||
| + | == Other == | ||
| − | Other [[demo board]]s | + | * Other [[demo board]]s |
| + | * Standardized [[expansion bus]]es and [[connectors]] can make it easier to connect two modules | ||
[[Category:Modules]][[Category:Components]] | [[Category:Modules]][[Category:Components]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:19, 4 December 2024
Note this section is under major revision and expansion, it may be merged with demo boards or not.
Contents
General[edit]
Modules ( at least as we use the term ) are circuit subsystems that typically consist of many components that perform some function and are plugged into a larger circuit where they perform a service or act as a subsystem in a larger system. Often they are an efficient way of incorporating some functionality without the bother of discrete components. In the past, and still, this category can blend in with demo boards where manufactures put some of their components on a board to make it easier to evaluate and/or the component. The Arduino is much like the old demo boards for microcontrollers, but was built with the idea that it would be used as a module in a larger project. This idea is extended in the arduino enviroment by the idea of shields which are modules that plug directly into the Arduino. In some sense the module is an extension of the integrated circuit (IC) ( or vise versa ).
We will group these modules by function.
Communication[edit]
Power Supply[edit]
GPS[edit]
Microcontroller and Computer[edit]
Sensors[edit]
BlueTooth Accelerometer (SparkFun)
Motor Control[edit]
Servo[edit]
We talk about RC servos themselves at Motors#Servo_Motors.
We talk about various more-or-less standardized signal protocols and the electronics to deal with them at servo control.
DC[edit]
Stepper[edit]
See Motor driver
Other[edit]
- Other demo boards
- Standardized expansion buses and connectors can make it easier to connect two modules
