hardwarecoding
nounUK /ˈhɑːdweəˌkəʊdɪŋ/
US /ˈhɑːrdwerˌkoʊdɪŋ/
Writing computer programs that tell the physical parts of a machine what to do.
The robotics club spent the afternoon hardwarecoding the robot so it could walk and pick up a ball.
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2. The practice of writing code that directly controls electronic components like motors, lights, and sensors.
Her hardwarecoding skills let her make the LED lights blink in time with the music.
3. A school subject or hobby where students learn to program physical gadgets and machines.
In hardwarecoding class, the kids built a small car that drives around obstacles.
4. The job of creating software that runs on a specific piece of equipment rather than a general computer.
The engineer's hardwarecoding made the factory arm move with perfect accuracy.