Materials List: Build a Light Detector Inspired by Space Communications

Each group needs:

  • 1 laptop or tablet capable of running Python or a similar programming language
  • 1 breadboard
  • at least 3 LEDs, preferably including UV and IR LEDs in addition to standard visible lights
  • 1 light sensor
  • wires and resistors, as needed
  • (optional) IR detector diode
  • (optional) speaker
  • (optional) digital display