Controlling Devices
Devices?
Controlling machines is clearer perhaps. But devices is as stronger word. It implies a wider range of things that can be controlled.
Last year we looked at controlling a Turtle.
You learnt how to write programs to control a device on screen.
You used a programming language called
LOGO
to control the movement of the turtle onscreen
This is one example of
CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
in action.
How many of you pick up a remote control everyday?
Car engines have control programs to make sure they work efficiently.
Your central heating system is programmed to turn on and off depending on the temperature.
A kettle switches off when the water boils.
All of the above are examples of control technology in action.
We are going to find out more about control programming!
Exploring and Controlling Simulation
Using Flowol
