{"title":"Light \u0026 Colour Sensors","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmbient light, lux, UV, colour and gesture sensors for Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pimoroni-bh1745-luminance-and-colour-sensor-breakout","title":"Pimoroni BH1745 Luminance and Colour Sensor Breakout","description":"\u003cp\u003eA really sophisticated and accurate colour and luminance sensor breakout that's Raspberry Pi and Arduino-compatible. As well as detecting RGB colour and light level, it has added bells and whistles like 50\/60Hz light noise rejection, a wide detection range, and two illumination LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of sensor is the same as you'd find in phones, tablets, and laptops where they're used to detect ambient light temperature and adjust the colour temperature of the display accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BH1745 Luminance and Colour Sensor Breakout has an I2C interface and is 3.3V or 5V compatible. Like Pimoroni's other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebreakouts, they've designed it so that you can solder a piece of right-angle header onto it and then pop it straight onto the bottom left 5 pins on your Raspberry Pi's GPIO header (pins 1, 3, 5, 6, 9).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also compatible with our fancy new\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBreakout Garden, where using breakouts is as easy just popping it into one of the six slots and starting to grow your project, create, and code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat's new?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBH1745 breakouts made after August 2023 have a \u003cstrong\u003eQw\/ST (Qwiic\/STEMMA QT) connector\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can use this to easily connect them up to other boards with Qw\/ST connectors (like the ones in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/collections\/zaitronics-originals\/products\/zaitronics-nexus-rp2350-lipo\" title=\"Nexus RP2350 microcontroller Raspberry Pi\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexus RP2350 Microcontroller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) via a four pin JST-SH cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBH1745 luminance and colour sensor (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mouser.co.uk\/datasheet\/2\/348\/bh1745nuc-e-519994.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo white illumination LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, green, blue, and luminance measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.005 to 40,000 lux detection range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/60Hz light noise rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR cut filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 bit data output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.3V or 5V compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C interface, with address select via ADDR cuttable trace (0x38 or 0x39)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse polarity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi-compatible pinout (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/bh1745-python\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi Pico (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++\/MicroPython libraries\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKit includes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBH1745 Luminance and Colour Sensor Breakout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 male header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x5 female right angle header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've put together a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/bh1745-python\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePython library\u003c\/a\u003e that you can use to read data from your BH1745 Luminance and Colour Sensor Breakout, and an easy one-line installer to install everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also use this breakout with Raspberry Pi Pico and other RP2040 boards, using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/pimoroni-pico\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eC++ or Pirate brand MicroPython\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNotes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe trace between the solder pads (marked ADDR) can be cut (carefully with a craft knife) to change the I2C address from the default of 0x38 to 0x39, meaning that you can use up to two sensors on the same Raspberry Pi or Arduino. If cut, the pads can be bridged again by soldering to reset the address to 0x38.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 19x19x3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50760239579428,"sku":"PIM375","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/0021\/9940\/files\/BH1745_1_of_3_1500x1500_crop_center_11282514-1c01-4a16-8b35-3f1e27ad3f9a.webp?v=1750897302"},{"product_id":"adafruit-tsl2591-high-dynamic-range-digital-light-sensor-stemma-qt","title":"Adafruit TSL2591 High Dynamic Range Digital Light Sensor - STEMMA QT","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the future is dazzlingly-bright, this ultra-high-range luminosity sensor will help you measure it. The TSL2591 luminosity sensor is an advanced digital light sensor, ideal for use in a wide range of light situations. Compared to low cost CdS cells, this sensor is more precise, allowing for exact lux calculations and can be configured for different gain\/timing ranges to detect light ranges from 188 uLux up to 88,000 Lux on the fly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best part of this sensor is that it contains both infrared and full spectrum diodes! That means you can separately measure infrared, full-spectrum or human-visible light. Most sensors can only detect one or the other, which does not accurately represent what human eyes see (since we cannot perceive the IR light that is detected by most photo diodes) This sensor is much like the TSL2561 but with a wider range (and the interface code is different). This sensor has a massive 600,000,000:1 dynamic range! Unlike the TSL2561 you cannot change the I2C address, so keep that in mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe built-in ADC means you can use this with any microcontroller, even if it doesn't have analog inputs. The current draw is extremely low, so it's great for low power data-logging systems. about 0.4mA when actively sensing, and less than 5 uA when in power-down mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs if that weren't enough, we've also added\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/qwiic\"\u003e SparkFun qwiic\u003c\/a\u003e compatible \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/introducing-adafruit-stemma-qt\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e connectors for the I2C bus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eso you don't even need to solder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJust wire up to your favorite micro with a plug-and-play cable to get data ASAP. For a no-solder experience, just wire up to your favorite micro using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/4-pin-jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSTEMMA QT adapter cable.\u003c\/a\u003e The Stemma QT connectors also mean the TSL2591 can be used with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/4-pin-jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003evarious associated accessories.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/4-pin-jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eQT Cable is not included, but we have a variety in the shop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-tsl2591\"\u003eOf course, we wouldn't leave you with a datasheet and a \"good luck!\" - we wrote a detailed tutorial showing how to wire up the sensor, use it with an Arduino and example code that gets readings and calculates lux.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-heading-row\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"tab-technical-details-heading\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-technical-details-content\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChip specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximates Human eye Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely wide dynamic range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 to 600,000,000 Counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLux Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e188 uLux sensitivity, up to 88,000 Lux input measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-30 to 80 *C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.3-5V into onboard regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eI2C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis board\/chip uses I2C 7-bit address 0x29\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0x28 (yes BOTH!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 19mm x 16mm x 1mm \/ .75\" x .63\" x .04\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-tsl2591\/downloads\"\u003eDatasheets, Fritzing object and PCB CAD files available in tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevision History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs of October 24, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- We've added a jumper to the LED and updated this PCB with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/adafruit\/Adafruit_Pinguin\"\u003eAdafruit Pinguin\u003c\/a\u003e to make a lovely and legible silkscreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs of Sept 16, 2020\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- We've updated this sensor to our 0.7\" x 1.0\" STEMMA QT standard for sensors. 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The BH1750 can measure from 0 to 65K+ lux, but with some calibration and advanced adjustment of the measurement time, it can even be convinced to measure as much as 100,000 lux!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensors tend to come in small packages and the BH1750 is no different. Not much bigger than a grain of rice, this handy light-sensing friend needs some help to be used by folks experimenting and without the desire or tools to work with surface mount parts. We're here to help!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged on a PCB in our \u003cstrong\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/strong\u003e form factor, the BH1750 comes integrated with a voltage regulator and level shifting circuitry to allow it to be used with 3.3V devices, like a\u003cstrong\u003e Feather M4\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003e5V\u003c\/strong\u003e devices, such as an \u003cstrong\u003eArduino\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Just plug in a compatible cable and attach it to your MCU of choice, and you’re ready to load up some software and measure some light. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/products\/4-pin-jst-sh-cable-qwiic-stemma-qt-compatible\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQT Cable is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e, but we have a variety in the shop\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-bh1750-ambient-light-sensor\"\u003eTo help with the software part we’ve written a library that you can use with \u003cstrong\u003eCircuitPython\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible devices as well as computers like the Raspberry Pi by installing it using PyPi.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eYou can even use it on a full-sized computer by using an MCP2221 breakout. \u003cstrong\u003eArduino\u003c\/strong\u003e users can use the well-crafted hp_BH1750 library by Stefan Armborst and our installation instructions and wiring diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-bh1750-ambient-light-sensor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out the Adafruit BH1750 learning system guide for schematics, diagrams, Fritzing object, library examples, and more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-heading-row\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"tab-technical-details-heading\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-technical-details-content\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou may get an off-white or black JST connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Dimensions: 25.3mm x 17.7mm x 4.5mm \/ 1.0\" x 0.7\" x 0.2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul id=\"product-files\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-3 col-sm-3 col-xs-4\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/includes\/templates\/shop2019\/images\/RoHS2_2011_65_EU.svg\" alt=\"RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant\" width=\"145\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-2 col-md-3 col-sm-3 col-xs-4\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/includes\/templates\/shop2019\/images\/RoHS2_2015_863_EU.svg\" alt=\"RoHS 2 2015 863 EU Compliant\" width=\"145\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51350110601508,"sku":"ADA4681","price":9.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/0021\/9940\/files\/4681-06.jpg?v=1764045789"},{"product_id":"adafruit-apds9960-proximity-light-rgb-and-gesture-sensor-stemma-qt-qwiic","title":"Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor - STEMMA QT \/ Qwiic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis breakout is chock full o' sensors! Add basic gesture sensing, RGB color sensing, proximity sensing, or ambient light sensing to your project with the \u003cstrong\u003eAdafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e. When connected to your microcontroller (running our library code) it can detect simple gestures (left to right, right to left, up to down, down to up are currently supported), return the amount of red, blue, green, and clear light, or return how close an object is to the front of the sensor. This device uses an I2C interface so it's easy to wire up and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid build-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe APDS9960 from Avago Technologies has an integrated IR LED and driver, along with four directional photodiodes that sense reflected IR energy from the LED. Its proximity detection feature allows it to measure the distance an object is from the front of the sensor (up to a few centimeters) with 8-bit resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince there are four IR sensors, you can measure the changes in light reflectance at each of the cardinal locations over time and turn those changes into gestures. Our interface library can detect directional gestures (left to right, right to left, up to down, down to up), but in theory more complicated gestures like zig-zag, clockwise or counterclockwise circle, near to far, etc. could also be detected with additional code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe APDS9960 has a configurable interrupt that can fire when a certain proximity threshold is broken, or when a color sensor breaks a certain threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid build-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your convenience, we've pick-and-placed the sensor on a PCB with a 3.3V regulator and some level shifting so it can be easily used with your favorite 3.3V\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5V microcontroller.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew! We've updated this board to be STEMMA QT compatible.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe've\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003enow included\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/qwiic\"\u003eSparkFun qwiic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompatible\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/introducing-adafruit-stemma-qt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSTEMMA QT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e connectors for the I2C bus so\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyou don't even need to solder!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=stemma+qt\u0026amp;filter.p.product_type=\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJust wire up to your favorite microcontroller or computer with a plug-and-play QT cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto light\/color\/proximity data ASAP. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zaitronics.com.au\/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=stemma+qt\u0026amp;filter.p.product_type=\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQT Cable is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e, but we have a variety in the shop\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-apds9960-breakout\"\u003eWe've also prepared a guide and software library to get you up and running in Arduino IDE with just a few lines of code!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-heading-row\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"tab-technical-details-heading\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" id=\"tab-technical-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevision History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAs of May 15, 2023\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– we've updated this PCB with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/adafruit\/Adafruit_Pinguin\"\u003eAdafruit Pinguin\u003c\/a\u003e to make a lovely and legible silkscreen - you may get the new PCB or the older version with vector fonts - both are identical other than the fancy silkscreen. Additionally, this sensor breakout may come with black or tan STEMMA QT connectors. They work the same!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 16, 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- We've updated this sensor to our 0.7\" x 1.0\" STEMMA QT standard for sensors. There are now four mounting holes and two STEMMA QT connectors for plug-and-play connectivity! 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