Blog posts tagged with 'LDR'

Switching a DC Motor with an LDR and Arduino
Switching a DC Motor with an LDR and Arduino

Switch a small DC motor from an LDR threshold using a properly rated driver, flyback protection, and hysteresis to prevent relay chatter.

Arduino Sensors Guide: Part One
Engineering illustration: Arduino Sensors Guide: Part One

A quick rundown of four essential sensors: the LDR light sensor, PIR motion sensor, infrared receiver, and tilt sensor.

Building an Ambient Light Lamp That Reacts to Surrounding Light with Arduino
Engineering illustration: Building an Ambient Light Lamp That Reacts to Surrounding Light with Arduino

Build an RGB lamp that automatically changes color based on ambient light using three LDR light sensors and the map() and analogWrite() functions.

Connect an LDR Light Sensor to Arduino and Measure Light Level
Engineering illustration: Connect an LDR Light Sensor to Arduino and Measure Light Level

Understand the difference between a bare photoresistor and an LDR module, build the divider, read A0, and calibrate a stable switching threshold.