Laser Torch-Based Voice Transmitter and Receiver
Laser Torch-Based Voice Transmitter and Receiver
Using this circuit you can communicate with your neighbors wirelessly. Instead of RF
signals, light from a laser torch is used as the carrier in the circuit. The laser torch can
transmit light up to a distance of about 500 meters. The phototransistor of the receiver
must be accurately oriented towards the laser beam from the torch. If there is any
obstruction in the path of the laser beam, no sound will be heard from the receiver. The
transmitter circuit comprises condenser microphone transistor amplifier BC548 (T1)
followed by an opamp stage built around µA741 (IC1). The gain of the op-amp can be
controlled with the help of 1-mega-ohm pot meter VR1. The AF output from IC1 is
coupled to the base of transistor BD139 (T2), which, in turn, modulates the laser beam.
The transmitter uses 9V power supply. However, the 3-volt laser torch (after removal of
its battery) can be directly connected to the circuit—with the body of the torch connected
to the emitter of BD139 and the spring-loaded lead protruding from inside the torch to
circuit ground. The receiver circuit uses an npn phototransistor as the light sensor that is
followed by a two-stage transistor preamplifier and LM386-based audio power amplifier.
The receiver does not need any complicated alignment. Just keep the phototransistor
oriented towards the remote transmitter’s laser point and adjust the volume control for a
clear sound. To avoid 50Hz hum noise in the speaker, keep the phototransistor away from
AC light sources such as bulbs. The reflected sunlight, however, does not cause any
problem. But the sensor should not directly face the sun.
4.1 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
4.1.1 TRAMSMITTR:
fig 4.1:Transmitter
4.1.2 RECEIVER:
fig 4.2:Receiver