Arduino Programming Essentials: Logic & Control Flow
Digital Read Serial Example
This section presents an Arduino sketch demonstrating how to read a digital input and print its state to the Serial Monitor.
/*
Leen - Digital Read Serial - May 13
DigitalReadSerial
Reads a digital input on pin 2, prints the result to the Serial Monitor
This example code is in the public domain.
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/BuiltInExamples/DigitalReadSerial
*/
// digital pin 2 has a pushbutton attached to it. Give it a name:
int pushButton = 4;
// the Read More
SFML C++ Pong Game Project: Code Breakdown
This document presents the core C++ source code for a simple Pong game built using the SFML multimedia library. It details the implementation of the Ball and Bat classes, along with the main game loop.
Ball Class Implementation
The Ball class manages the game ball’s properties and behavior, including its position, shape, speed, and collision responses.
Ball.h: Class Definition
#pragma once
#include <SFML/Graphics.hpp>
using namespace sf;
class Ball {
private:
Vector2f m_Position;
CircleShape Read More
ADO Object Reference: Data Access Components
ADO Recordset Object Fundamentals
A Recordset object represents the entire set of records from a table or the result of an executed command. At any time, the Recordset object refers to only one record within the set, known as the current record.
Recordset Object Details
Recordset objects are crucial for manipulating data from a provider. When using ADO, data is almost entirely handled by Recordset objects. All Recordset objects are composed of records (rows) and fields (columns). Depending on the functionality
Read MoreJava Temperature Control System with Invariant Checks
Java Temperature Control System Implementation
This document presents the implementation of a Java-based temperature control system, featuring an IncubatorController class with robust invariant checking using the VDM (Vienna Development Method) approach. It includes supporting classes for signals, custom exceptions, and a basic console-based tester.
Signal Class: Defining Temperature Change States
The Signal class acts as an enumeration for the possible actions related to temperature adjustment: increasing,
Scripting Language Design, Concurrency, and Communication Patterns
Scripting Language Design Principles
Variable Declaration and Dynamic Typing
- Most scripting languages, with Scheme as a notable exception, do not require variables to be declared.
- Perl and JavaScript permit optional declarations, serving as a form of compiler-checked documentation.
- Perl can be run in a mode (
use strict 'vars') that mandates variable declarations. - With or without explicit declarations, most scripting languages employ dynamic typing. The interpreter performs type checking at runtime or
ARM Processor Architecture & Embedded Systems
Current Program Status Register (CPSR)
The Current Program Status Register (CPSR) is a 32-bit special-purpose register in ARM processors. It plays a central role in controlling the state and execution flow of the processor.
CPSR Structure
The CPSR has four 8-bit fields: Flags (holds condition flags), Status and Extension (reserved), and Control. In current ARM designs, only the Control and Flags fields are actively used.
Key CPSR Bits
- N (Bit 31) – Negative flag
- Z (Bit 30) – Zero flag
- C (Bit 29) –
