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/ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)kənˌtɹəʊlə/
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/ˈmaɪkɹoʊkənˌtɹoʊlɚ/
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Noun
A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.
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The microcontroller is a mini computer which can be programmed to perform different tasks, including monitoring things and making things happen. It is pre-programmed for use with the games projects. See project 17 for how to select games on it.