Computer Control Around Us
This resource delves into the control aspects of various everyday objects, illustrating how their inputs and outputs function. From pressing a button on a microwave that warms food to activating a car park barrier or a hand dryer, we explore how buttons, switches, and levers control movement, light, and sound. We’ll discuss concepts like algorithms and programs in simple terms, using examples like washing machines, photocopiers, and even a Bee-Bot. This guide encourages critical thinking by asking readers to identify other common devices with control mechanisms.
Computer Control Around Us
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Presentation Transcript
Computer Control Around Us Identify the control aspect of each object.
batteries plug socket
input output what you do what happens buttonsswitcheslevers things movethings light upthings play
press button food warms up microwave
light press switch light turns on
hand drier press button air blows out
car park barrier press button barrier goes up
pelican crossings press button green man flashes
cash machine press buttons gives out money
washing machines press buttons spins and washes
photocopier press ‘copy’ copies sheet
press ‘play’ plays a DVD DVD player
press buttons Bee-Bot moves Bee-Bot
Computer processes the input to make an output using Steps Instructions Algorithms Programs Input Output Buttons Keypads Screens Sound Heat Movement Images