Query regarding knight rider (electronics)

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The Knight Rider project involves creating an electronics setup that simulates the iconic LED light sequence from the 1980s television show. The project utilizes a breadboard and LEDs to replicate the movement of lights, mimicking the KITT car's features. Key aspects include understanding the meaning behind the term "Knight Rider," its applications in electronics, and how to effectively present this information. The project deadline is imminent, requiring a concise explanation of its purpose and relevance.

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  • Basic knowledge of electronics components such as LEDs and breadboards.
  • Understanding of circuit design principles.
  • Familiarity with programming microcontrollers for LED control.
  • Knowledge of the cultural significance of the Knight Rider TV series.
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I am designing an electronics project on knight rider using breadboard ,led etc.
the problem is that i don't know meaning , uses, applications of knight rider though i searched various websites of electronic projects.
please help me i have time till sunday i have to submit on monday.\
tHANKS IN ADVANCE!
 
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The only Knight Rider I know of is the car from the show. Is that what you are doing something based on?
 
My guess is the project is to have red LED's that cycle left and right in a pattern the way they did on the Firebird called KITT in Knight Rider. Not sure why they would expect students to know about a show made in the 1980's. Video of Knight Rider intro:



Video of a model KITT:
 
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yes yes you both guessed right! Please help mee ...
 
imvaibhav said:
yes yes you both guessed right! Please help mee ...

What exactly do you need help with?
 
I meant that I have to describe about it to the teacher, what it actually is, what are its applications etc.
 
imvaibhav said:
I meant that I have to describe about it to the teacher, what it actually is, what are its applications etc.

I don't understand what you are asking us. Have you built something but can't describe it? Have you yet to build something because you don't know the application of it? What? We need you to be more specific and explain exactly what you need help with.

the problem is that i don't know meaning , uses, applications of knight rider

I don't know what this means. Uses, applications, meanings of the car, the technology, how you can use it today, what?

Edit: OMG this was my 1,000th post! Wooo me!
 
imvaibhav said:
I am designing an electronics project on knight rider using breadboard ,led etc.
the problem is that i don't know meaning , uses, applications of knight rider though i searched various websites of electronic projects.
please help me i have time till sunday i have to submit on monday.\
tHANKS IN ADVANCE!


Telling you again,I want to know
Actual meaning( why is it called knight rider), where is it used (its applications), & any additional information about it. I have designed the project completely, just need some additional information (written above) to explain it.
Did u get mee?
 
You can start with the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Rider_(1982_TV_series )
 
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Look dude,

It's called Knight Rider because the man driving the car was named Michael Knight. And he was the rider of the car.

The application was to impress viewers of the TV show so they would keep watching and see the TV commercials.
 

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