LDR

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ammootty

Joined Feb 20, 2014
7
hi....
am wrkng on LDR.. i want to knw abt its output.. is it an analog output?? how can i connect it to an microcntrller??

thnks in advnce....
 

alfacliff

Joined Dec 13, 2013
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you mean a Light Dependant Resistor? like a cadmium sulphide photo cell? they drop their resistance when light hits them. maximum resistance in dark. you would have to use it in a voltage devider circuit, with a resistor to supply.
 

burger2227

Joined Feb 3, 2014
194
Here's a little 2 battery LED circuit that turns on in evening or when room is dark:



The batteries last for over a month with 2 LED's in my wall clock too. The 75 ohm resistor is optional for longer battery life.
 
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