2011 SUMMER ACTIVITY - EDUCATION AND YOUTH AFFAIRS BUREAU

Application of Photodiode - Photosensitive Mechanical Beetle

Construction of a photosensitive mechanical beetle which follows light to guide its way, by using LEDs, photodiodes, NPN type transistors, DC motor and their application as a whole. Participants finish the course "Introduction to Circuit and Soldering" is preferable.

Contents:

  • Review of electronic components and soldering technique.
  • Introduction to LED, photodiode, NPN transistor and DC motor.
  • Building a photosensitive mechanical beetle.
  • Building a photosensitive mechanical beetle.