Part 0

Chapter 00: Preface

Embedded computing systems interact with the physical world through sensors, actuators, and displays.

 
Theory is when you know something, but it doesn’t work. Practice is when something works, but you don’t know why. Some people combine theory and practice: Nothing works and they don’t know why.
— Unknown source.
Step 00: Chapter 00 Pre-Assessment Quiz (click here to show/hide).

Step 01: Chapter 00 Things to Think About (click here to show/hide).
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Chapter 00 Background Self-Assessment (Course Kit and Microcontrollers) (click here to show/hide).
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