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Step 7 Connect the brain to your mobile device, desktop, or laptop with a cable to upload the code.
Step 8 Once the code is uploaded, connect the brain to a power bank and check the result.

Concept

The IR (Infrared) sensor detects objects, such as cars, by emitting infrared light and measuring
its reflection. This principle is widely used in automation, including parking assistance.
The servo motor controls the parking gate’s movement, rotating the gate arm when a car is
detected. This demonstrates controlled motion and force, linking to physics concepts like motion
and pressure.
The brain module integrates sensors and actuators, showcasing how they communicate to
automate processes. This introduces students to robotics and automation, illustrating real-world
applications like automatic parking, automated gates, and robotic arms

Observation

When the IR sensor detects the presence of a car in front of the parking gate, the system signals the
servo motor to rotate and lift the gate, allowing the vehicle to enter or exit. As the car moves away and
is no longer detected by the IR sensor, the servo motor rotates the gate back to its original position,
blocking entry/exit. This demonstrates the practical application of automation in parking systems.

Application
Automatic Door Systems: IR sensors can detect the presence of a person approaching a door. Once
detected, the servo motor opens the door automatically, commonly used in supermarkets, offices,
and elevators.

exercise

A. Tick ( ) the correct option.

1. What is the main purpose of the Tinker Orbits Kit?
(i) To create video games (ii) To introduce robotics and coding

(iii) To learn about history (iv) To study mathematics
2. Which component is considered the “brain” of the Tinker Orbits Kit?
(i) LED Module (ii) Switch Module

(iii) Brain Module (iv) Motor

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