Photodiode Switch

Photodiode Switch

Project Summary

Control the on/off operation of an LED using light level readings from a photodiode.

Project Objectives

  • Write a LabVIEW program that uses the input reading of a photodiode to control the on/off state of an LED.
  • Investigate the characteristics of a photodiode.

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Interfaces
Vernier SensorDAQ
Sensors
Light Sensor
Software
LabVIEW
Other
  • Photodiode
  • LED
  • 200-500 ohm resistor
  • Breadboard
  • Jumper wires

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