Aim
The aim of the project is to adjust the brightness of the headlight automatically.
Problem statement
The exposure of high light intensity to a human eye is a major problem and largely contributes to accidents. This problem has led to the research and design of an automatic headlight dimmer which aims at reducing the chances of the exposure.
Material used
Input: Light Sensor
Brain: TinkerSpace Brain Board
Output: LED Bulb
Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Component description
LIGHT SENSOR
The function of sound sensor is to detect Light and send the signal to the Brain unit (TinkerSpace board).
LED BULB
The function of the LED lamp is to emit the light.
TinkerSpace Brain Board
TinkerSpace board acts as brain of this project, its function is to monitor light sensor and control the white LED.
Battery
5V Lithium-Ion battery is used to power-up this project
Working description
Case – 1: When light is detected, the light sensor (input) turns ON and sendssignal 1 to the TinkerSpace brain board (brain). The sensor board decreasesthe brightness of the LED bulb (output) by 50%.
Case – 2: When no light is detected, the light sensor turns OFF. Hence thebrain board increases the brightness of the LED lamp to 100%.
Light sensor ON —> Brightness of LED Bulb is 50%
Light sensor OFF —> Brightness of LED Bulb is 100%
Circuit Design (DesignSpace)
Step 1: Open TCode App -> Create New project -> Open DesignSpace
Step 2: Connect LIGHT Sensor to INPUT 1 of the Brain board.
Step 3: Step 3: Connect LED Bulb to Output 1 of the Brain Board.
Step 4: Connect supply and test project.
Model ideas
Plan a car or bus
