fischertechnik ROBOTICS TXT Smart Home Activity Booklet page 11

TXT
Smart Home
Sensors
Sensors are so to speak the counterpart to the actuators Actuators.
This is because they do not perform any actions, but react to certain
situations and events. For example, a pushbutton reacts when pressed,
allowing an electric current to flow or interrupting its flow. A heat sensor
reacts to the temperature in its surroundings.
I will provide you with an explanation of the individual actuators and
sensors in the project, when they are used for the first time.
Software ROBO Pro 4.4.x
ROBO Pro is a graphic programming interface for creating programs for
the ROBOTICS TXT
A "graphic programming interface" allows you to compile programs
visually with the aid of graphic symbols instead of "writing" them out by
hand line for line. An example of such a program is shown at the left.
The procedure for creating such a program is described in detail in the
Chapter "First Steps". The
works in Chapters 3 and 4.
The current software is already installed on your PC.
ROBOTICS TXT Controller
The ROBOTICS TXT Controller is the heart of this ROBOTICS
construction set. It controls the actuators, and evaluates the
information from the
For this purpose the ROBOTICS TXT Controller has numerous
terminals for connection to the components. The instruction manual
for the ROBOTICS TXT Controller describes which components can be
connected to which connections and the functions of the connections.
The color touch screen allows convenient operation of your ROBOTICS
TXT Controller. The camera contained in the construction set can be
connected to the USB host port (USB-1). The integrated Bluetooth and
WLAN interface is a particularly interesting special feature. It allows you
to complete a wireless link between your PC and the ROBOTICS TXT
Controller or between several controllers.
ROBOTICS
Controller.
ROBO Pro Help
sensors.
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