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Automatic Street Light Model

Build a street-light model that automatically switches LEDs based on ambient light.

LevelSchool / Beginner Duration1–2 Weeks Components₹600–₹1,500 CodingLow
Automatic Street Light Model

Project overview

Build a street-light model that automatically switches LEDs based on ambient light.

Build a street-light model that automatically switches LEDs based on ambient light.

Components / materials required

LDR
Arduino optional
LEDs
Resistors
Breadboard
Battery

What the project demonstrates

Automatic dusk/dawn switching
LED street model
Adjustable threshold

Suggested build plan

01

Circuit

Build LDR sensing circuit.

02

Threshold

Tune switching point.

03

Model

Create street-light display.

Learning outcomes

Understand light sensors
Build simple switching circuits
Explain energy-saving automation