INTRODUCTION

• An LDR is a component that has a (variable) resistance

that changes with the light intensity that falls upon
it. This allows them to be used in light sensing
circuits.

• We can fade an led using analog signal function of

arduino uno

• We read analog signal from LDR(Light detecting Resistor)

and then write the signal value to led.

• Analog Write outputs value in the form of PWM

Circuit Diagram
int sensor=A0;
int output=9;
void setup()
{
pinMode(output, OUTPUT);
}
void loop()
{

int reading=analogRead(sensor);
int bright=reading/4;
delay(500);
analogWrite(output, bright);
}
Insight on Circuit Description
• LDR normally has very high resistance and in this
condition no current flows through it

• Therefore when light is thrown on its surface its

resistance decreases and it allows the current to flow
through it. Thus we use the resistor.

• Connect led +Sign leg to Pin#9 of the Arduino board which

is analog write pin of Arduino and -leg to ground.
 Applications

Lighting switch
The most obvious application for an LDR is to automatically turn on
a light at a certain light level. An example of this could be a
street light or a garden light.

Camera shutter control

LDRs can be used to control the shutter speed on a camera. The LDR
would be used to measure the light intensity which then adjusts the
camera shutter speed to the appropriate level.
 Advantages of using LDR
• It is easy to integrate with lighting system such as automatic
lighting system.

• It is used for energy consumption or energy management by automatic

control of brightness level

• Light sensors need small voltage and power for its operation.

• Photoresistors are lower in cost, bi-directional and offer moderate

response time.
 Challenges

• LDRs are highly inaccurate with high response time (about 10s or
100s of milliseconds).

• Resistance varies continuosly (analog) in photoresistor and are

rugged in nature.

• They are strongly temperature dependent, so they are not OK for

stable repeatable precision light level measurement.

• LDRs can not withstand voltages above 1000 volts.

 Conclusion
• Thus we implement a Light intensity controller using LDR

• The hue can be varied depending on the intensity of the light present
in the area.
THANK YOU

By
Rohitashwa Mahuli
Sriram Sahukar
Akshaykumar Athani
Abhishek Joshi
Shubham Singhal