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Know Your Component

Study the electronic components you will encounter in ElectroCatch before playing the game.

Arduino
Arduino

A controller board that processes input from sensors and controls actuators in a circuit.

Battery
Battery

Supplies electrical power to a circuit and must be connected with correct polarity.

Breadboard
Breadboard

Used to build and test circuits without soldering.

Resistor
Resistor

Limits the flow of current to protect other electronic components.

LED
LED

Emits light when connected in the correct direction and powered.

Buzzer
Buzzer

Produces sound and is used as an alert or notification device.

DC Motor
DC Motor

Converts electrical energy into rotational movement and acts as an actuator.

Servo Motor
Servo Motor

An actuator that moves to precise angles based on control signals.

LDR
LDR

A sensor that detects light intensity by changing its resistance.

DHT22
DHT22

A sensor that measures temperature and humidity.

Ultrasonic Sensor
Ultrasonic Sensor

Detects distance by sending and receiving sound waves.

Diode
Diode

Allows current to flow in only one direction and has polarity.

Capacitor
Capacitor

Stores electrical energy for a short time. Some capacitors have polarity.

Potentiometer
Potentiometer

A variable resistor used to adjust values such as volume or brightness. It has no polarity.

Zener Diode
Zener Diode

Maintains a stable voltage and must be connected in the correct direction.

Transistor
Transistor

Acts as a switch or amplifier and must be connected correctly.

Integrated Circuit
Integrated Circuit

A compact chip that performs specific electronic functions.

Fuse
Fuse

Protects a circuit by breaking the connection when current is too high.

Push Button
Push Button

Allows the user to control a circuit by pressing the button.

Slide Switch
Slide Switch

Turns a circuit on or off by sliding the switch.

Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch

Controls the flow of electricity using a mechanical lever.

Transformer Coil
Transformer Coil

Uses magnetic fields to change voltage levels in a circuit.

Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor

Reads fingerprint patterns and acts as a biometric sensor.