Glossary
3D printer—A machine able to extrude and deposit layers of plastic in order to form a three-dimensional object.
analog—Data sent in a continuous wave of varying voltage, as opposed to digital, which sends data with a series of on-and-off signals.
array—In programming terminology, an array is a list of values stored for future use.
band saw—A power saw, used for woodworking and metalworking, consisting of a loop-shaped saw blade.
Barbot—A robot designed to make and serve cocktails.
barometric sensor—A sensor that detects changes in air pressure, much the way a barometer does.
Baud rate—The speed in which data is transmitted; baud value equates to the number of characters sent per second. So, 9600 baud equals 9,600 characters transmitted ...
Get Arduino for Beginners: Essential Skills Every Maker Needs now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
