There are a number of different sensors for measuring light available on the market.
Flying fish light sensor.
5v light detector analog digital flying fish mh sensor series took me a while to find the purpose of this little device i had in the mail recently.
3 3 to 5 vdc supply input.
Today we take a look at the light sensor from the flying fish series from mh.
It servs the amount of light from 0 very bright to 1024 very dark using the analog pin.
It s a light detection sensor which i connected to the arduino nano to test its functionality.
I add that the angle subtued by the fish at any distance will be so small that the reflected light from it will be minute compared to the background clutter and the ambient light.
Module light conditions or light intensity reach the set threshold do port output high when the external ambient light intensity exceeds a set threshold the module d0 output low.
Here a conventional ldr photoresistor is applied to a breakout board and equipped with comfort functions.
If you are interested in reading the digital output please refer to the pulse.
The lm393 is a simple photo resistor light sensor that has both analog and digital outputs.
The digital output has a trim potentiometer that can be used to set a trigger light level.
Two types of code is provided so you can either use digital outp.
There are various similar models on e bay aliexpress and other places all vary slightly.
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Illuminates when power is applied.
Digital output d0 directly connected to the mcu and detect high or low ttl thereby detecting ambient light intensity changes.
Output that goes low when obstacle is in range.
They are all based on the comparator ic lm393.
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Pin control indicator description.
They come in a range of configuration ldr ntc thermistor resistive water moisture detectors and more.
It is mainly about the brightness of ambient light sometimes also about invisible infrared light from cheap to expensive.
I try to use the rain sensor to detect some dripping water in a drainage system of my house.