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Understanding Photoresistors and Photo Detectors

Offered By: Paul McWhorter via YouTube

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Arduino Courses Circuit Design Courses Solid-State Physics Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn how photoresistors work and their applications in this 36-minute Arduino tutorial. Explore the solid-state physics behind resistance changes in varying light levels. Build a simple project that uses an Arduino to control LEDs based on ambient light conditions. Gain hands-on experience with photoresistors, understand their circuitry, and develop Arduino code to create light-sensitive applications. Follow along with step-by-step instructions, from setting up the project supplies to troubleshooting the final circuit.

Syllabus

Introduction
Project Supplies
Resistor reading
Resistor circuit
Photo Detector circuit
Arduino Code
Coding
Troubleshooting


Taught by

Paul McWhorter

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