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What pins can the Arduino UNO board communicate with the computer?

1) PWM pins
2) ADC pins
3) I2C pins
4) UART pins

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Final answer:

The Arduino UNO board uses its UART pins to communicate directly with a computer. PWM, ADC, and I2C pins serve other purposes and are not used for direct communication with a computer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Arduino UNO board can communicate with a computer using several different types of pins, but when directly connecting to a computer for communication purposes, the UART pins are used. The UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) pins on the Arduino UNO are labeled as RX and TX and are part of the serial communication. This allows for serial communication over USB to the computer, which can be utilized for sending and receiving data, programming the board, or debugging.

While the UNO also has PWM pins, ADC pins, and I2C pins, these are not typically used for direct communication with the computer. PWM pins are primarily used for simulating analog output for things like dimming LEDs or controlling motor speed, ADC pins allow the board to read analog voltages, and I2C pins are used for two-wire serial communication with other devices or sensors. To communicate with these pins from a computer, additional code and circuitry would be required.

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