The following instructions detail how to build a Solar Power Smart Head version 3. The Head will seek light and when it finds the brightest source it will go into a low current standby mode. This version also comes with an low power FLED circuit to indicate when the head is active.
New Product: Sensors
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August 31, 2016
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Seeed Grove - IMU 9DOF V2 $18.23 The Grove 9 degree-of-freedom (DOF) module features the MPU-9250, and is an easy-to-use all in one module from SeeedStudios. |
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Teensy Prop Shield LC $13.00 The Prop Shield LC is the stripped-down version of the Teensy Prop Sensor Shield (motion sensors removed) |
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Prop Shield With Motion Sensors $27.00 The Teensy Prop Shield is a wonderfully full-features sensor add-on for Teensy (and other) microcontrollers, featuring 11 sensor inputs, audio amplification and 8MB extra memory. |
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Adafruit ALS-PT19 Analog Light Sensor Breakout $3.50 Add a teeny analog light sensor, the ALS PT19 analog light sensor is a great way to upgrade a project that uses a photocell and needs RoHS compliance. |
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1.77mm Nickel Plated Steel Spring Tubing $3.50 1.77mm (.07") diameter nickel plated steel spring tubing for stiffer tactile sensor designs |
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