Using Sensors with Controllers Standards STL 2 Understanding

Using Sensors with Controllers

Standards STL 2 Understanding the core concepts of technology M Technological systems include input, processes, output, and, at times, feedback. N Systems thinking involves considering how every part relates to others Q Malfunctions of any part of a system may affect the function and quality of the system. T Different technologies involve different sets of processes

Task Create a remote controlled robot for a kid. Since this is for younger children, you need to use sensors to keep the robot safe. It must have a distance sensor on the front and a bump sensor on the back of the robot. You must sketch your idea on paper and have it approved by me to build.

Grade This will be an assessment grade and will end our unit on sensors (for now…. )

Rubric Pro Tip: Do what is in red 3 2 1 Tasks Mr. Fields observes you complete the task Did not complete the task or didn’t show Mr. Fields Behavior No problems with losing focus or behaving correctly 1 -2 problems with focus More than 2 problems with focus Assignment Questions All questions on slide 5 are correctly and thoughtfully answered 1 -2 not answered correctly and thoughtfully More the 2 questions not correctly and thoughtfully answered

Questions 1. What mode did you need to use? 2. What other profitable situation could you use this knowledge for? 3. What is the main difference between using a bump switch and a proximity sensor? 4. When would you use a bump sensor? 5. When would you use a proximity sensor? 6. Which type of loop did you use and why did you use it?