Build a simple
Arduino powered Traffic Light with us! This instructable is meant to walk you through almost every step, but there are a few assumptions. Read over the intro and the first step to make sure you are fully prepared! This is the breadboard version, a more realistic traffic
light will be generated soon.
Please leave comments – tell us if things are confusing!
Supplies Needed:
1 x Computer with Internet Access
1 x Arduino Uno
1 x USB A/B Cable for connecting the Arduino to your PC
1 x Breadboard (Half-Size, with Voltage Rails)
1 x Red LED
1 x Yellow LED
1 x Green LED
3 x 100 Ohm Resistors (Brown Black Brown)
4 x Breadboard Wires (22 AWG, approx. 6+ inches in length)
Other Helpful Things:
– Good lighting
– A clean workspace
– An hour of your time
– Someone awesome to work with
Missing Something?
– Check out hackerspaces.org for a local place for tools, supplies, etc.
– Near Ann Arbor, MI? We have all the supplies needed to do this instructable at our hackerspace “All Hands Active”
– Radioshack, AdaFruit, SparkFun, Jameco, are just a few resources that will have all the needed items.
You wanted a smarter traffic light?
– That’s our next instructable, stay tuned!