INTRODUCTION
Almost all consumer products (be they physical or virtual devices) involve digital computers. In the context of physical appliances, we know that every modern consumer appliance, from toasters, washing machines and tvs to automobiles, contains at least one embedded microcontroller. In fact—depending on the model—an automobile may contain up to fifty different computers. These little computers may be responsible for controlling components, like the engines, the environmental system, the braking system, the networks that allow controllers and components to talk to each other, or to direct the interface between the human and the device.
OBJECTIVE
To build a working prototype/mockup of a device that uses a microcontroller—in our case, the ATMEGA328PU in the Arduino IDE—at its heart.
METHODOLOGY
Choose from the following:
You can also propose your own topic, but please consult with me well before the due date.
Your proposal should include your name, the name of the device and a short description of your appliance and how it will work.
