Week 8 – Unusual Switch

PROJECT: UNUSUAL SWITCH

For this unusual switch project, I conceptualized a system where clicking or snapping my fingers would activate an LED light. This idea explores novel ways of interacting with electronic devices using natural gestures.

Components Used:

Arduino board: Used to control the circuit and process inputs

LED: The light source activated by the finger snap

Resistor (330 ohm): To limit current flow and protect the LED

Jumper wires: For making connections between components

Copper tape: Used as a sensor to detect the finger snap without a traditional button

REFLECTION: 

  • Importance of resistors: I initially forgot to add a resistor, which resulted in the LED burning out. This made me understand the critical role of resistors in protecting sensitive components.

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