How does an ultrasonic sensor work?

How does an ultrasonic sensor work?

by | Apr 27, 2017 | Engineering Concepts

Learn the science and math behind an ultrasonic sensor. Transcript:  An ultrasonic sensor can be used to calculate how far away an object is. These sensors can be used to determine things like how far your car is from a wall, or whether or not your water bottle is in...
How does a photoresistor work?

How does a photoresistor work?

by | Apr 27, 2017 | Engineering Concepts

Learn about the properties of semiconductors that allow photoresistors to work. Transcript: Let’s take a look at how a photoresistor works. A resistor is an electronic component that reduces the amount of current flowing through a circuit.  A variable resistor is one...
How does a buzzer work?

How does a buzzer work?

by | Apr 27, 2017 | Engineering Concepts

  Curious what is happening inside a buzzer? Check out this video. Transcript: Buzzers can be both fun and useful in electric circuits.We’ll use them a lot in MakeCrate projects, so let’s take a look at what is going on inside a buzzer to produce sound. The buzzer...