This circuit shows how to use an ordinary LED as a light sensor. It makes use of the photovoltaic voltage developed across the LED when it is exposed to light. LEDs are cheaper than photodiodes and ...

LEDs are a wonderful technology. You put in a little bit of power, and you get out a wonderful amount of light. They’re efficient, cheap, and plentiful. We use them for so much! What you might not ...

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Enter Amazon’s current solar light deals. Solar lights get their energy from—you guessed it—the sun, meaning they don’t require annoying cords. And there are plenty on major markdowns right now. From ...