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An [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interface_%28computing%29 '''interface'''] is simply something which joins one system to another. A control interface is one which enables a computer to '''[[Switches|switch]]''' things like bulbs, buzzers or motors on and off for example. | __TOC__ | ||
=====Description===== | |||
An [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interface_%28computing%29 '''interface'''] is simply something which joins one system to another. A control interface is one which enables a computer to '''[[Switches|switch]]''' things like bulbs, buzzers or motors on and off for example. | |||
=====Features and Applications===== | |||
Some control interfaces can have built-in memory so that once programmed from a computer they can operate completely independently even when they are disconnected from the computer | |||
{{Control Interface Buyers Guide}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:19, 2 July 2016
Description
An interface is simply something which joins one system to another. A control interface is one which enables a computer to switch things like bulbs, buzzers or motors on and off for example.
Features and Applications
Some control interfaces can have built-in memory so that once programmed from a computer they can operate completely independently even when they are disconnected from the computer
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