Robotics · Microcontrollers: ATmega328P & Arduino
What is a Microcontroller?
Understand the compact computer that coordinates inputs, processing, memory, and outputs.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
What is a Microcontroller?Explain the role and meaning of “a Microcontroller” and connect it to a familiar technology scenario.
Video resources will be added as each NEST lesson is published.Learning objective
What you will understand
Explain the role and meaning of “a Microcontroller” and connect it to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- CPU
- Memory
- Input/output pins
Try it
Identify where a microcontroller fits in the sense-think-act loop.
Quick recap
Understand the compact computer that coordinates inputs, processing, memory, and outputs.