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The first document describes a light/dark detector circuit that uses a phototransistor and relay board to switch on lights when it gets dark. The second document explains a simple lie detector circuit that measures skin resistance using electrodes and changes a meter reading when someone is lying. The third document outlines a simple radio that can be built from common parts like an op amp, tuning capacitor, and loopstick antenna to receive local stations.

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The first document describes a light/dark detector circuit that uses a phototransistor and relay board to switch on lights when it gets dark. The second document explains a simple lie detector circuit that measures skin resistance using electrodes and changes a meter reading when someone is lying. The third document outlines a simple radio that can be built from common parts like an op amp, tuning capacitor, and loopstick antenna to receive local stations.

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Light/Dark Detector

This handy little circuit can tell the difference between darkness and light, making it very useful for switching on and off signs, porch lights or other things when it gets dark or light.

Parts Part Total Qty. R1 Q1 Q2 1 1 1 100K Pot 2N3904 NPN Transistor NPN Phototransistor 9V Relay Board, Wire, 9V Battery Snap (if battery used), Knob For R1 2N2222 Description Substitutions

RELAY 1 MISC 1

Notes 1. R1 Adjusts sensitivity

Simple Lie Detector


Here's a simple lie detector that can be built in a few minutes, but can be incredibly useful when you want to know if someone is really telling you the truth. It is not as sophisticated as the ones the professionals use, but it works. It works by measuring skin resistance, which goes down when you lie.

Parts Part Total Qty. R1 R2 R3 C1 Q1 M1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description 33K 1/4W Resistor 5K Pot 1.5K 1/4W Resistor 1uF 16V Electrolytic Capacitor 2N3565 NPN Transistor 0-1 mA Analog Meter Case, Wire, Electrodes (See Nots) Substitutions

MISC 1

Notes 1. The electrodes can be alligator clips (although they can be painful), electrode pads (like the type they use in the hospital), or just wires and tape. 2. To use the circuit, attach the electrodes to the back of the subjects hand, about 1 inch apart. Then, adjust the meter for a reading of 0. Ask the questions. You know the subject is lying when the meter changes.

Op Amp Radio
Here is a simple radio that is easy to build and inexpensive. In fact, you probobly have all the parts you need in your junk box. You'll be suprised at the great reception with this little set.

Schematic

Parts Part Total Qty. C1 C2 R1 D1 U1 L1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description Tuning Capacitor 0.1uf Disc Capacitor 10 Meg 1/4 W Resistor 1N34 Germanium Diode 741 Or Similar Op Amp "Loopstick" Antenna IC Socket, Crystal Earphone, Wire, Antenna Substitutions

MISC 1

Notes 1. The antenna can be a piece of wire or a telescoping antenna. 18 inches is a good length for in the city. 2. The tuning capacitor is a regular broadcast band tuning capacitor. I got mine from a junked AM radio. I got the loopstick antenna from that same radio.

3. You can change L1 and C1 to recieve different bands (eg. Shortwave). To recieve shortwave, try this: Make L1 30 turns of 30 guage wire wound on a film can and make C1 a 10-365pf capacitor. 4. Combine this circuit and the 8 Watt Audio Amp for a really neat radio.

5. Digital Volume Control

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