Mechatronics 2

Analog vs Digital outputs:

We worked with both analog and digital outputs. Digital outputs are either one way or another such as an LED turning off or on. Analog pins are used when there are a range of values such as a photo resistor. When we worked with the photo resistor, we made it so that when the LDR value was less than an x value, it would go high and turn on. We also worked a little bit with variables on the actual Arduino program, but we only played with blinking lights on mBlock, which gave us a basic understanding.

Using Arduino console to show results:

When we programed the photo resistor, we set up "serial.print" which showed the values for both the photo resistor and the button. To see the list of values, you have to click on icon for "serial monitor" in the top right corner.