Inventioneering with Microcontroller
Learn the fundamentals of microcontrollers and how to apply them in real-world projects. In this Science Live lesson, Dr. Roger Billings and his team break down the basics in a clear, beginner-friendly way, showing how microcontrollers work and how they can be used in your own inventioneering ideas.
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About DrB
Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology.
As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.
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Are microcontrollers experiencing an increase in demand, with the explosion of AI data centers?
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I would like to see the video of Dr. Billings on Good Morning America.
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I wonder how the cars run on hydrogen but not gas or eletric
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Actually, ever since a was little i have seen those kinds of plants, and I have always wondered why do they close like that
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I want to make a robot with a microcontroller.
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Inventions are amazing A lot of people wish to invent but never do.
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So awesome celebrating 60 years on your invention Dr. Billings. Congratulations. Wish we could make it to Acellus world so I could see it in person. Maybe next year.
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With a need comes the opportunity for a new invention. Thank you for sharing, Tobias!
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Plants have a sleep schedule ? That are like humans! *
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i learned about the touch me not plants
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I liked how you asked the questions twice and showed that the same person can have different answers.
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Can hydrogen cars replace gas cars?
I like how David is wearing a cross bracelet.
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The tickle me plant was interesting to see
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Outstanding episode, the “Tickle Me Plant” that Dr. John was explaining about blew my mind, the fact that their leaves close up when they detect something touching them, I also have to say that the Robotic arm the protégés built with an Arduino was totally epic.
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Yes I will use it to make something.
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I believe that plants are sentient beings because I used to sing to my plants and tell them goodnight every night. My plants grew faster than my brother’s and my mom’s. The flowers were more beautiful, also. My favorite plant’s name was Queen.
I’d like to invent something new one day!
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Will microcontrollers be used in future electronics? More specifically, are microcontrollers going to be implanted in upcoming devices? How will this affect their programming and designs? For instance, are they going to have more energy and structure compared to the electronics we use currently?
My favorite part was area 51.
When does the new math course come out?
This week’s Science Live was so interesting!
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All these cool inventions are amazing! how do all of you prepare such awesome things every week?
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Hope to someday come to a science live, LIVE.
I thinks its interesting how the Uno microcontroller has so much power in such a small area.
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I can’t wait to see more research on plants having feelings or knowledge!! Super cool
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How could microcontrollers impact electronics? Will they lead to new technological discoveries? Will they be used as a basis for future devices? For example, will some upcoming electronics become smaller and more compact because of microcontrollers being put into them?
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I thought the most interesting part about this episode was when you were talking about the plants, it was very interesting.
That’s so impressive that the plants could adapt that quickly!
Always learning something new with these videos.
What job careers could you go after if you have a technological engineer diploma?
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Loved today’s episode 💕
The microcontroller, a tiny but mighty chip, is at the heart of countless modern inventions
Area 51? That just brought back memories oh my goodness!