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Project 40 - IR Segment Selector "K-12 JUNO STEM KIT"


K-12 JUNO STEM KIT


What You Can Build Using K-12 JUNO STEM KIT

The "IR Segment Selector" project lets learners explore how IR (infrared) sensors can detect the presence of objects and use that detection to trigger segments of a display module. This interactive exercise introduces the basics of sensor-based automation and responsive electronics.


What You Can Learn

  • Infrared Detection: Understand how IR sensors sense nearby objects based on reflected infrared light.

  • Display Activation: Learn how detecting an object translates into lighting up segments on a display.

  • Responsive Circuit Design: Gain practical experience wiring sensors and outputs to create interactive systems.


Real Life Problem Solving

  • Smart Automation: Many devices—from touchless dispensers to automatic counters—use IR sensors to trigger actions when objects are detected.

  • Efficient Interfaces: Enables hands-free operation, improving convenience and hygiene.

  • Real-Time Feedback: Encourages thinking about how immediate sensor responses can be used in indicators and displays.


K-12 JUNO STEM KIT

Applications and Extensions

  • Add multiple IR sensors for multi-segment control or advanced display animations.

  • Integrate with timers or counters for interactive games or learning activities.

  • Combine with sound or light indicators for more engaging feedback.


Skills Developed

  • Working with IR sensors and display modules.

  • Building real-time, responsive electronic systems.

  • Troubleshooting sensor-based controls and outputs.


Real-Life Benefits

  • Automation Awareness: Teaches the core logic behind automatic, sensor-controlled devices in modern environments.

  • Innovation Skills: Inspires creative projects using detection and display technology.

  • STEM Learning: Connects skills from electronics, coding, and design for a multidisciplinary approach.


Why This Project Matters

The IR Segment Selector project brings together detection, automation, and feedback in a single hands-on STEM activity. Learners build systems that interact with their surroundings for immediate, visible results.


Project 40: IR Segment Selector inspires students to use sensors and displays for smarter, more interactive electronics and everyday innovations.


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