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The MicroMind Lab Tech Explorer

Explore simple explanations of the sensors, motors, mechanisms, and science ideas.

The TCS230/TCS3200 is a popular, inexpensive color sensor capable of detecting a wide range of visible colors.

Learn how a sensor measures distance by sending a sound pulse, listening for the echo, and calculating how far away an object is.

See how a servo motor moves to a controlled angle using gears, feedback, and a signal from a microcontroller.

Understand how a stepper motor moves in small steps, why it is useful for precise motion, and how drivers control its coils.