Physical Computing Project · Project Work
Sensors and Actuators
Interfacing with the physical world using inputs like light sensors and outputs like motors.
Key Questions
- 1How can we translate physical phenomena into digital data that a computer can process?
- 2What are the challenges of calibrating sensors for unpredictable real-world environments?
- 3How would you design a system that reacts differently to varying levels of input?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Computing - Hardware and ProcessingKS3: Computing - Programming and Development
Year: Year 9
Subject: Computing
Unit: Physical Computing Project
Period: Project Work
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