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Questions tagged [system-design]

This tag should be used for questions regarding the selection of components, deciding functionality, and other issues that may come up during the early stages of a project.

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How do I manipulate a large number of moving platforms?

I am trying to build a device that will allow me to control at least a couple hundred raising platforms. The goal of this is to create a real time editor for board games (Dungeons and Dragons). Ideally: All the platforms would move simultaneously…
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Arduino Based Solid State Drive

I've searched high and low for something to get me on the right track, it's making me think it might not be possible. Basically, I want to create a cheap SSD using Arduino (or another microcontroller if it is too weak). I know I would have to…
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MKR Wifi 1010 Project Design

I am newer to microcontrollers and have my first project I would like to try. I have started to sketch out a basic design and would like feedback on things that I may be missed or over looked. I understand I am new and things are probably not…
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Can I use the setup() function inside the loop() function

In the normal case the setup() function will be run once automatically and and then the loop() function will run many times. I want to initialize several modules in the setup() function and then in the loop() I want to read values from them…
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How to select a 0.1" header in Fritzing

Does Fritzing support the standard 0.1" break-away header? When I search for "header" in its parts database, I see several examples, and some even seem to reference 0.1 headers, but I can't actually seem to select the physical part. For example, if…
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Is there a standard way to describe devices?

I'm new to Arduino. I'm curious whether there is a standard way to record the plan of a device—for instance, if I wanted to share it or communicate the design to other people. I realize the short answer here might be, “yes, make a circuit diagram.”…
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What to with reset pin when laying out Arduino PCB?

I'm designing a PCB with a standard arduino ATMEGA328 DIP IC. Do I need to make a connection to the reset pin?
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