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DIY Light Controlled Phonograph Kit For Micro:bit
The DIY Light Controlled Phonograph Kit is a hands-on STEM project that combines woodworking assembly with basic electronics and programming. Built on a bass...
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The DIY Light Controlled Phonograph Kit is a hands-on STEM project that combines woodworking assembly with basic electronics and programming. Built on a basswood structural base, this phonograph uses a photoresistor to detect light levels and an 8002B power amplifier to drive audio playback, letting you program light-controlled music experiences.
Compatible with both micro:bit and ESP32 Easy Coding Boards, the kit can be programmed using MakeCode or KidsBlock. Assemble the laser-cut basswood pieces, connect the electronics, and write code to play melodies triggered by light — a great introduction to sensors, amplifiers, and creative coding.
Key Features
- Light-Controlled Music – Photoresistor detects ambient light to trigger audio playback
- 8002B Power Amplifier – Drives speaker output for melody playback
- Dual Board Compatible – Works with micro:bit and ESP32 Easy Coding Boards
- Multiple Programming Options – Program via MakeCode or KidsBlock
- Basswood Construction – Laser-cut structural base for easy assembly
Ideal For
- STEM education and classroom projects
- Learning about sensors and audio amplification
- Introduction to block-based programming
- Creative coding with physical outputs
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of low-cost microcontroller chips and modules from Espressif with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. They support programmable firmware and over-the-air updates, and are commonly programmed with toolchains such as the Arduino core and ESP-IDF.
- photocell
- A light-sensitive component whose electrical resistance changes with the amount of light falling on it. It matters when choosing or using light sensors, automatic lights, or brightness-detecting circuits because its response speed, resistance range, and sensitivity affect how reliably it detects light levels.
- photoresistor
- A light-sensitive resistor whose resistance changes depending on how much light hits it. It matters for projects such as night-lights and light alarms because it gives a simple way for a microcontroller to sense brightness.
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