Light sensors can be used for all kinds of applications from ambient levels and colour sensing, to proximity control and basic make/break circuits.
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  1. PiicoDev Ambient Light Sensor VEML6030
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    SKU: CE07692 Brand: PiicoDev Guides (4)
    Measure the brightness of ambient light with a 16-bit sensor.
    Special Price $7.95 AUD, inc GST
    Regular Price $9.35 AUD, inc GST

    751 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  2. PiicoDev Colour Sensor VEML6040
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    SKU: CE07823 Brand: PiicoDev Guides (4)
    Experiment with light! Differentiate colour hues and classify objects based on their colour.

    160 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  3. BH1750FVI Digital Light intensity Sensor Module (GY-30)
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    SKU: CE05173 Brand: Core Electronics
    BH1750FVI is a digital Ambient Light Sensor IC for I2 Cbus interface. This IC is the suitable for obtaining the ambient light data for adjusting LCD and Keypad backlight power of Mobile phone. It is possible to detect wide range at high resolution.

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    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  4. BH1750FVI Digital Light intensity Sensor Module (GY-302)
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    SKU: CE05153 Brand: Core Electronics
    BH1750 is a digital Ambient Light Sensor IC with an I2C bus interface. The module does all of the hard work, providing a simple digital value via I2C that represents luminance (Lux).

    62 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  5. Light Dependent Resistor (LDR)
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    SKU: CE09439 Brand: Core Electronics

    Easily measure light levels with a a photoresistor!

    526 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  6. Photo Transistor Light Sensor
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    SKU: ADA2831 Brand: Adafruit
    This Photo Transistor Light Sensor is a simple sensor that detects ambient light. It's kind of the opposite of an LED - when light hits the little chip inside, it...

    10 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  7. UV Sensor V2
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    SKU: SEN0162 Brand: DFRobot Guides (1)
    This UV Sensor with GUVA-S12SD chip is suitable for detecting the UV raditation in sunlight. It can be used in UV Index Monitoring, DIY project, UV-A Lamp Monitoring, Plants growing Environmental monitoring...etc.

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    Available with 8 to 12 day lead time
  8. Adafruit TSL2591 High Dynamic Range Digital Light Sensor - STEMMA QT
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    SKU: ADA1980 Brand: Adafruit
    When 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

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    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  9. Light Sensor-BH1750
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    SKU: SEN0097 Brand: DFRobot
    This is a BH1750 light intensity sensor breakout board with a 16 bit AD converter built-in which can directly output a digital signal, there is no need for complicated calculations.

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    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  10. Photodiode
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    SKU: FIT0180 Brand: DFRobot
    This photodiode is made out of environment-friendly materials(no Cadmium and Lead) compared with the traditional CDS photoresistor. It can be used to generate a current when light hits the body of the diode. Depending on your project, this can be easier to work with than a photoresistor.

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    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  11. SI1145 Digital UV Index / IR / Visible Light Sensor
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    SKU: ADA1777 Brand: Adafruit
    Remember when you were a kid and there was a birthday party at the pool and your parents totally embarrassed you by slathering you all over with sunscreen and you...

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  12. Analog Ambient Light Sensor
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    SKU: DFR0026 Brand: DFRobot
    Here comes DFRobot's new Analog Ambient Light Sensor. Brand new design and much more convenient to use.

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    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  13. VCNL4010 Proximity/Light sensor
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    SKU: ADA466 Brand: Adafruit
    The VCNL4010 sensor is a nice way to add a small-distance proximity sensor to your microcontroller project. For longer distances (in the range of cm, you can use...

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  14. SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor - VEML7700 (Qwiic)
    SKU: SEN-29211 Brand: Sparkfun
    The SparkFun Qwiic VEML7700 Ambient Light Sensor provides accurate, 16-bit ambient light readings from 0 to 167,000 lux via the I2C interface. This...
    $12.50 AUD, inc GST

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  15. PlanetX Colour Sensor
    SKU: EF05006 Brand: Elecfreaks

    Enable microcontroller projects to detect and respond to colours using an I2C colour detection sensor.

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    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  16. SparkFun Spectral Sensor - AS7343 (Qwiic)
    SKU: SEN-23220 Brand: Sparkfun
    The SparkFun AS7343 Qwiic Spectral Sensor enables users to measure light in both the visible spectrum (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) ranges, all on a...

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  17. Adafruit OPT4048 Tri-Stimulus XYZ Color and Lux Sensor
    SKU: ADA6335 Brand: Adafruit
    The Adafruit OPT4048 Tri-Stimulus XYZ Color, Light Temperature and Lux Sensor is a modern take on the common 'RGB' color sensor: this time with...

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  18. RS485 Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) Sensor (400-700nm)
    SKU: SEN0641 Brand: DFRobot
    IP67-rated PAR sensor measures 400-700nm light for crop growth & solar systems. Modbus-RTU/RS485 interface, 5-30V DC. Arduino-compatible...

    0 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 8 to 12 day lead time
  19. RS485 Waterproof Ambient Light Sensor (0-200,000 Lux)
    SKU: SEN0644 Brand: DFRobot
    The waterproof digital IP68 waterproof light sensor with 0-200k lux range and Modbus-RTU 485. For industrial, automotive, outdoor lighting measurement...

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    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  20. RS485 Ultraviolet (UV) Intensity Measure Sensor (290-390nm, UVA, UVB)
    SKU: SEN0642 Brand: DFRobot
    IP67-rated RS485 UV sensor measures 290-390nm UV intensity & index. Modbus-RTU protocol, 5-30V DC. Ideal for environmental, health, & solar monitoring...
    $107.62 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $97.93 AUD, inc GST

    0 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Available with 8 to 12 day lead time
  21. RS485 Photoelectric Solar Radiation Sensor (400-1100nm)
    SKU: SEN0640 Brand: DFRobot
    IP67-rated RS485 solar radiation sensor measures 400-1100nm solar energy. Modbus-RTU protocol, 5-30V DC. Perfect for photovoltaic systems & crop monitoring...
    $104.95 AUD, inc GST
    As low as $95.50 AUD, inc GST

    1 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  22. Gravity: UV Index Sensor (240-370 nm, UVA, UVB, UVC)
    SKU: SEN0636 Brand: DFRobot
    The Arduino Ultraviolet Radiation Index Meter (240-370 nm) with direct UV index and harm level output supports UART & I2C, ideal for UV monitoring...

    2 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  23. AS7343 14-Channel Multi-Spectral Sensor Breakout
    SKU: PIM707 Brand: Pimoroni
    Detect fourteen distinct channels of light (from 380 nm to 1000 nm) with this versatile spectral sensor...

    10 from local stock, supplier stock; your order will dispatch . And yes, stock levels and lead times are accurate!

    Delivered by Sep 22nd
  24. Gravity: Factory Calibrated Light Color Temperature & ALS Meter for Professional Photography
    SKU: SEN0611 Brand: DFRobot
    The factory-calibrated color temperature and illuminance sensor that directly outputs color temperature and illuminance data via UART or I2C, suitable for...

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  25. SparkFun Mini Spectral UV Sensor - AS7331 (Qwiic)
    SKU: SEN-23518 Brand: Sparkfun
    The SparkFun Mini AS7331 Qwiic Spectral UV Sensor measures UV radiation on three channels: UVA, UVB, and UVC, with high sensitivity and accuracy...

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