Photocells.

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Photocells.

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I bought some photocells/eyes today. Do they take the place of pots? Or what?
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Re: Photocells.

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Yes, they are variable resistors, just like potentiometers, but they react to light particles.
I don't know the exact science of it, but yeah, you can use them in any place you would put a regular resistor.
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