Spring 2020 ECET 264C Programming Language Application Bonus

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Identify and explain the different parts numbered in the figure from the provided link, describing the job of each part in your own words. Modify the given Arduino code to connect the LED to pin 4 with a half-second delay and explain how changing the delay affected the LED blinking speed. Write Arduino code to control two LEDs using a pushbutton based on the specified setup, ensuring LED 1 and LED 2 toggle states according to button press. Create Arduino code to control two LEDs with two push buttons such that pressing both turns LED 1 on and LED 2 off, and pressing one button switches the LEDs' states accordingly, potentially using if..else if statements. Write an Arduino sketch to blink an LED connected to pin 5 four times with 100 ms delay each, including a 4-second pause after each blink sequence. List Arduino pins capable of analog writing; determine the voltage output for a PWM duty cycle of 75%; calculate the duty cycle required to produce 4V output; and analyze the duty cycle and voltage output of the command analogWrite(5, 150). Describe the appropriate salary ranges, benefits, and perks for ten vacant university positions, providing a total of 525-700 words, and justify your decisions based on market standards and role requirements. Include APA citations for references used.

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The provided figure in the instructional link illustrates various components of a typical Arduino setup. Although the actual image is not presented here, common parts include the microcontroller (such as the ATmega328P), a power supply, digital and analog input/output pins, reset button, LED indicators, and communication ports such as USB. Each part serves a specific function. For example, the microcontroller is the brain of the system, executing programmed instructions. The power supply provides necessary voltage levels, ensuring stable operation. Digital pins serve as interfaces for digital signals, such as turning LEDs on or off, while analog pins allow reading variable signals like sensor outputs. The reset button resets the microcontroller, restarting the program. USB ports facilitate programming and communication with computers. Understanding each part's role helps in designing and troubleshooting Arduino projects effectively.

The original Arduino code provided for blinking an LED connected to pin 12 can be modified to connect to pin 4 and operate with a half-second delay. The original code is:

void setup() {

pinMode(12, OUTPUT);


}


void loop() {


digitalWrite(12, HIGH);


delay(1000);


digitalWrite(12, LOW);


delay(1000);


}

Modified code:

void setup() {

pinMode(4, OUTPUT);


}


void loop() {


digitalWrite(4, HIGH);


delay(500); // half-second delay


digitalWrite(4, LOW);


delay(500);


}

When the delay value is changed from 1000 ms to 500 ms, the blinking speed of the LED increases. The LED turns on and off twice as fast because the delay duration directly controls the time the LED stays in each state. Shorter delays create faster blinking, while longer delays slow down the blinking rate. This demonstrates how delay values in Arduino code influence the timing of visual signals like LED blinking.

For controlling two LEDs with a pushbutton, the code involves reading the button state and turning LEDs on or off accordingly. The setup involves connecting LED 1 to pin 6, LED 2 to pin 7, and the pushbutton to pin 8. The code would look like this:

const int led1Pin = 6;

const int led2Pin = 7;


const int buttonPin = 8;


void setup() {


pinMode(led1Pin, OUTPUT);


pinMode(led2Pin, OUTPUT);


pinMode(buttonPin, INPUT_PULLUP);


}


void loop() {


int buttonState = digitalRead(buttonPin);


if (buttonState == LOW) { // button pressed


digitalWrite(led1Pin, HIGH);


digitalWrite(led2Pin, LOW);


} else { // button not pressed


digitalWrite(led1Pin, LOW);


digitalWrite(led2Pin, HIGH);


}


}

This code assumes the button uses an internal pull-up resistor. When the button is pressed, it connects the input to ground, reading LOW. When not pressed, it reads HIGH due to the pull-up resistor. The logic ensures that pressing the button turns LED 1 on and LED 2 off, fulfilling the requirement.

Controlling two LEDs with two pushbuttons involves adding additional inputs and logic. Push buttons are connected to pins 8 and 9. The code monitors both buttons and sets LEDs accordingly: if both are pressed, LED 1 is ON and LED 2 is OFF; if only one is pressed, LED 2 is ON and LED 1 is OFF. The code structure with if..else if statements can be:

const int led1Pin = 6;

const int led2Pin = 7;


const int button1Pin = 8;


const int button2Pin = 9;


void setup() {


pinMode(led1Pin, OUTPUT);


pinMode(led2Pin, OUTPUT);


pinMode(button1Pin, INPUT_PULLUP);


pinMode(button2Pin, INPUT_PULLUP);


}


void loop() {


bool button1State = digitalRead(button1Pin) == LOW; // pressed


bool button2State = digitalRead(button2Pin) == LOW; // pressed


if (button1State && button2State) {


// Both pressed: LED1 ON, LED2 OFF


digitalWrite(led1Pin, HIGH);


digitalWrite(led2Pin, LOW);


} else if (button1State && !button2State) {


// Only button1 pressed: LED2 ON, LED1 OFF


digitalWrite(led1Pin, LOW);


digitalWrite(led2Pin, HIGH);


} else if (!button1State && button2State) {


// Only button2 pressed: LED2 ON, LED1 OFF


digitalWrite(led1Pin, LOW);


digitalWrite(led2Pin, HIGH);


} else {


// No buttons pressed: both OFF or define behavior


digitalWrite(led1Pin, LOW);


digitalWrite(led2Pin, LOW);


}


}

This implementation ensures that pressing both buttons prioritizes both conditions, with clear logical flow based on button states.

To blink an LED connected to pin 5 four times with a 100 ms delay each, including a 4-second pause after each blink, the code uses a for loop: 

const int ledPin = 5;

void setup() {


pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);


}


void loop() {


for (int i = 0; i 

digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); // turn on LED


delay(100); // wait 100 ms


digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); // turn off LED


delay(100); // wait 100 ms


}


delay(4000); // pause for 4 seconds


}

This code creates four quick blinks with short delays, then pauses to create a repeating pattern.

Regarding PWM functionality, only certain Arduino pins support analog write: on standard Arduino Uno, these are pins 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, and 11. The PWM duty cycle is represented as a value from 0 to 255 in the 'analogWrite()' function. The voltage output for PWM depends on the duty cycle and the Arduino's supply voltage (commonly 5V). For a duty cycle of 75%, the voltage output is approximately:

  • Voltage = (Duty Cycle / Max Value) Vcc = (191 / 255) 5V ≈ 3.75V

To obtain approximately 4V, the duty cycle should be adjusted as:

  • Duty cycle ratio = 4V / 5V = 0.8, so duty cycle value = 0.8 * 255 ≈ 204

The 'analogWrite(5, 150)' command results in a duty cycle of:

  • Duty cycle = (150 / 255) * 100% ≈ 58.8%
  • Voltage output ≈ 58.8% of 5V ≈ 2.94V

This demonstrates how PWM duty cycle directly influences the effective voltage output, enabling control over LED brightness, motor speeds, etc.

References

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