Ops Manager Extension: Line Follower Explained
7. Experiment: Lighting Conditions
Do you think the sensor’s readings can be affected by being in sunlight or shade. What about being in the dark?
Using white card, repeat the above experiment
- in direct sunlight (where possible)
- in a shaded area
- in the dark (or quasi-dark)
Use a blanket or newspaper draped over the robot to simulate darkness.
Record the average values reported in a table like the one below.
How does light affect the readings? Can the line sensors see in the dark?