Chapter 2

The Basics of Sensors and Actuators

  1. How Sensors Work
  2. Analog Sensors
  3. Digital Sensors
  4. Pull-Up/Down resistors and Sensors
  5. A brief Introduction to sampling theory

    6. 5.1.  A/D conversion

  6. Examples of sensors and working principles

    7. 6.1.  Acceleration

    6.2.  Temperature

    6.3.  Humidity

    6.4.  Distance

    6.5.  Light

    6.6.  Orientation

    6.7.  Sound

    6.8.  Electric Current

  7. Actuators

    8. 7.1.  Relay Switch

    7.2.  Servo Motor

  8. Putting Things Together
  9. Summary