Component
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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.