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 ...

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