C10: Arduino / RPi Pico Advanced – Actuator Interfacing
  1. Definition & Working

    • What an actuator is and how it converts electrical signals into physical action.

  2. Types of Actuators

    • Rotary motion:

      • DC motor (continuous spinning)

      • Stepper motor (precise steps)

      • Servo motor (controlled angle)

    • Sound-producing:

      • Piezo buzzer (beeps, tones)

    • Linear motion:

      • Solenoid (push-pull movement)

    • Switching high-power devices:

      • Relay (turns on/off large loads)

  3. Real-life Applications

    • Servo motor in camera gimbals
    • DC motor in electric fans
    • Relay in home automation
    • Solenoid in door locks
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