Output Devices: Actuators
Students will connect and program actuators (e.g., LEDs, buzzers, motors) to respond to inputs.
Key Questions
- Explain how an actuator translates an electrical signal into a physical action.
- Construct a program that uses a motor to open a gate when a button is pressed.
- Compare the different types of actuators and their appropriate uses in a project.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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