Physical Computing Project · Project Work

Sensors and Actuators

Interfacing with the physical world using inputs like light sensors and outputs like motors.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we translate physical phenomena into digital data that a computer can process?
  2. 2What are the challenges of calibrating sensors for unpredictable real-world environments?
  3. 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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