Can RTC module be considered as a valid input device for final project? And if the sudent has made this assumption can it still be considered as valid demonstration learning objective. #52
The argument is that RTC(real time clock) module should be considered as a peripheral device such as memory.
Depending on how you use the peripheral device, can it not be considered as an input device?
Isn't the key point here measuring and reading valid information by a microcontroller?
In case of RTC module it measures the change in time.
Another example : a memory device(SD card) and reading information from it(gcode). We aren't measuring anything but reading information from it. So lets say student assumes that its a valid input device. If a student has assumed something and a discussion on this hasn't happened in the network and if some such issue is disputed, should we side with the student(not ask him to change) or side with the tech specs of the academy?
Because according to the assumption of the student he has demonstrated integration of input device, he could've done it with any other valid input device.
Kindly set directives for the evaluators and instructors in this regard.
There are a host other devices which might fall under this debate- GPS etc so can we come up with a better definition of input devices if these devices dont qualify as input devices?
PS: I'm talking about using RTC module as input device in the final project.
The argument is that RTC(real time clock) module should be considered as a peripheral device such as memory. Depending on how you use the peripheral device, can it not be considered as an input device? Isn't the key point here measuring and reading valid information by a microcontroller? In case of RTC module it measures the change in time. Another example : a memory device(SD card) and reading information from it(gcode). We aren't measuring anything but reading information from it. So lets say student assumes that its a valid input device. If a student has assumed something and a discussion on this hasn't happened in the network and if some such issue is disputed, should we side with the student(not ask him to change) or side with the tech specs of the academy? Because according to the assumption of the student he has demonstrated integration of input device, he could've done it with any other valid input device. Kindly set directives for the evaluators and instructors in this regard. There are a host other devices which might fall under this debate- GPS etc so can we come up with a better definition of input devices if these devices dont qualify as input devices? PS: I'm talking about using RTC module as input device in the final project.