TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

ENGR 111B: Foundations of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Lab 5: Photo-Detection

Team Members: _________________________ _________________________ Section Number: __________ Team Number: __________

This Lab is due by the Beginning of the Next Lab Session.

Written By: Edited By:

Hank Walker Lorne Liechty Muneer Masad

RESULTS: to be uploaded onto elearning.tamu.edu

1. MEASURING CENTER VOLTAGES Both Uncovered Covering Left Covering Right
3.85
-7.43
Table R1

1.13

2. 2.85 Measured Negative Reference Voltage: ________________

6.18 Measured Positive Reference Voltage: ________________

3.

Right Sensor Covered No No Yes Yes

Light-Seeking Photo-Detector Operation Center Left Right Left Sensor Voltage Comparator Comparator Covered (V) Output (0/1) Output (0/1) 1 No 1 0 1 Yes 0 1 No 1 1 Yes Table R2

Direction of Turn (Right / Left)

Straight Right Left Straight

1. 3.9 2. 4.26

Place the robot on the floor and see how it functions seeking a bright light source. You can use laser pointers, flashlights, or hands blocking the light, to vary the light sources. Show this step to your TA

REPORT: to be uploaded onto elearning.tamu.edu

REPORT REQUIRMENTS Answer the following questions: Explain the function of the Photo-detection circuit Mention two applications for the photoresistor