Microcontroller
An embedded computer senses drops, decodes encoder pulses, tracks disc alignment, and actuates the motor via PWM.
Two microcontrollers have been considered for the Tunneling Ball Device:
- Luminary Micro
- cRIO (NI compactRIO)
An embedded computer senses drops, decodes encoder pulses, tracks disc alignment, and actuates the motor via PWM.
Two microcontrollers have been considered for the Tunneling Ball Device: