Addressable Components

Component

Image

 

Used with pins

Description

Red LEDs


 

BB 1-10

Light-emitting diode that emits light when current passes through it.

Green LEDs

 

BB 1-10

Light-emitting diode that emits light when current passes through it.

RGB (Red-Green-Blue) LEDs

 

BB 8-10

Light-emitting diode with independently adjustable red, green and blue elements. Can produce a wide variety of colors.

Thermistor

 

BB 5,6,7 (analog input required)

Resistor whose resistance changes based on temperature. Used for measurement and control.

7-segment Display

 

BB 1-10

Array of LEDs arranged to display numbers and some alphabetic characters. Also has an LED for a decimal point.

Small DC Motor

 

BB 1-10 (uses digital to generate software PWM)

Motor that converts direct current electrical power into mechanical power.

TTL Power MOSFET

 

BB 1-10

Transistor used for amplifying or switching electronic signals.

TI Analog Temperature Sensor

 

BB 5,6,7 (analog input required)

Sensor that reports a voltage proportional to the ambient temperature within a range of −55°C to 130°C.

Visible Light Sensor

 

BB 5,6,7 (analog input required)

Sensor that reports the level of ambient light.

Infrared Transmitter LTE‑302,
yellow dot

 

BB 1-10 (digital output)

Side emitting Infrared LED, designed to be paired with the LTR-301 Photo-Transistor.

Infrared Receiver LTR‑301,
red dot

 

BB 1-10 (digital input)

Side sensing Infrared photo transistor, designed to be paired with the LTE-302 Infrared Emitter.

See also: TI-Innovator™ Hub Ports and Breadboard Usable Pins