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Description
Want to make a UV detector to know the UV index when you are under the sun? Grove Sunlight Sensor is a multi-channel digital light sensor, which has the ability to detect UV-light, visible light and infrared light.
This device is based on SI1151, a new sensor from SiLabs. The Si1151 is a low-power, reflectance-based, infrared proximity, UV index and ambient light sensor with I²C digital interface and programmable-event interrupt output. This device offers excellent performance under a wide dynamic range and a variety of light sources including direct sunlight.
Grove Sunlight Sensor includes an on-board Grove connector, which helps you to connect it to your Arduino easily. You can use this device for making some projects which need to detect the light, such as a simple UV detector for your Raspberry Pi weather station, or a smart irrigation system using Arduino if you need to monitor the visible spectrum.
Features
- Multi-channel digital light sensor: can detect UV-light, visible light and infrared light
- Wide spectrum detection range: 280-950 nm
- Easy to use: I²C Interface (7-bit), compatible with Grove port, just plug-and-play
- Programmable configuration: Versatile for various applications
- 3.3/5 V Supply, suitable for many microcontrollers and SBCs
Applications
- Light detection
- Smart irrigation system
- DIY weather station
Included
- 1x Grove Sunlight Sensor
- 1x Grove Cable
