Kitronik Light Activated Switch

Kitronik Light Activated Switch
Kitronik Light Activated Switch
Kitronik Light Activated Switch
Kitronik Light Activated Switch

Description

The output of this board can be used to control other electronic circuits, turning them on automatically when it goes light or dark.

The board has space for an LED with a current limit resistor (both available separately) which will light when the output turns on.

The Darlington pair transistor configuration allows an output current of up to half an amp to be controlled. Operating voltage 3V to 12V (lower voltages allow for better adjustment of the switching point).

Features

  • This Light Switch Kit detects the brightness of its surroundings using an LDR
  • The kit acts as an automated on/off switch (light dependable) for many devices

Possible applications include

  • Garden light that switches on automatically at night
  • Drawer alarm, which sounds when a dark drawer is opened
  • Line following robot (using 2 light-activated boards)

Note: This is product requires soldering.

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Product Code: KW-2748
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Package Contents

  • 1x 1MΩ Potentiometer
  • 2x BC337 NPN Transistors
  • 1x Phototransistor
  • 1x 220Ω Resistor
  • 1x Light Activated Switch PCB

Specifications

General
Product CodeKW-2748
BrandKitronik
MPN2112
Technical
Input Voltage3-12 VDC
Operating Voltage3 VDC
Other
Dimensions53 X 25.5mm

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