Witty Fox - OPT3001 Digital Ambient Light Sensor OPT3001 Digital Ambient Light Sensor is a single-chip lux meter that measures the intensity of light as visible by the human eye. Measurements can be made from 0.01 lux up to 83k lux without manually selecting full-scale ranges by using the built-in, full-scale setting feature. This capability allows light measurement over a 23-bit effective dynamic range. The OPT3001 is a sensor that measures the intensity of visible light. The spectral response of the sensor tightly matches the photopic response of the human eye and includes significant infrared rejection. The precision spectral response and strong IR rejection of the device enable the OPT3001 Light Sensor to accurately meter the intensity of light as seen by the human eye regardless of the light source. The strong IR rejection also aids in maintaining high accuracy when the industrial design calls for mounting the sensor under dark glass for aesthetics. The OPT3001 is designed for systems that create light-based experiences for humans and is an ideal preferred replacement for photodiodes, photoresistors, or other ambient light sensors with less human eye matching and IR rejection. Check out the entire range of Witty Fox Products at Iotcart. Applications: Display Backlight Controls Lighting Control Systems Tablet and Notebook Computers Thermostats and Home Automation Appliances Point-of-Sale Terminals Outdoor Traffic and Street Lights Cameras Package Includes: 1 x Witty Fox - OPT3001 Digital Ambient Light Sensor Specifications: Brand  Witty Fox Measurements 0.01 lux to 83 k lux Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +85°C Dimensions  3 x 2 x 1cms  Weight  5 grams

Light Sensitive Photoresistor LDR Small LDR Stands for Light Dependent Resistor and its Resistivity varies with Incident Electromagnetic Radiations so, its resistivity is a function of Incident Electromagnetic Radiations or light. Other names of LDR are photoresistor, Photoconductor, Photocell, and photo-conducting cell Read more: How LDR Sensor Works The LDR sensor is made of Semiconductor materials with high Resistance like Silicon or Germanium. It is a light-sensitive device, so this resistor has a different resistance value day and night as given below: Daylight: 5000Ω Dark: 20000000Ω Features It requires less power to operate Quick Response Easy to use Generate high current Read our blog on LDR Sensor detailing what is LDR, the working principle of LDR, Variations in resistance to change in light intensity, types, advantages, disadvantages, and applications of LDR sensors. Application Camera Exposure Control Auto Slide Focus Photocopy Machines Colorimetric Test Equipment Densitometer Also check LDR 5mm Metal Housing (Pack of 5) available on the Iotcart website. The Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) is a semiconductor device made of materials like Silicon or Germanium. Its resistivity varies with incident electromagnetic radiations or light, with resistance values of 5000Ω in daylight and 20000000Ω in the dark. The product features quick response, low power consumption, and high current generation. It is commonly used in applications such as camera exposure control, auto slide focus, photocopy machines, colorimetric test equipment, and densitometers. Package Includes: 1 x Light Sensitive Photoresistor LDR Small Specifications Diameter (mm) 12 No. of Pins 2 Maximum Voltage(V) 250 VDC Operating Temperature (°C) 30˚C to 70˚C Dimensions  5 x 4 x 3cms  Weight  5 grams

TCS34725 RGB Color Sensor The TCS34725 Color Sensor RGB Module provides digital return values for red, green, blue (RGB), and bright light sensing digital Mingguang induction return values. Color-sensitive photodiode integrated cut and localized infrared shading filter, to minimize the incident infrared spectrum components. It has high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and IR shading filters. The TCS3472 is ideal for color-sensitive component solutions under varying light conditions and through attenuating materials. An IR blocking filter, integrated on-chip and localized to the color sensing photodiodes, minimize the IR spectral component of the incoming light and allows color measurements to be made accurately. The filter means you’ll get much truer color than most sensors since humans don’t see IR. The sensor also has an incredible 3,800,000:1 dynamic range with adjustable integration time and gain so it is suited for use behind darkened glass. High sensitivity, wide dynamic range and an infrared light blocking filter makes TCS3472 Sensor become ideal for lighting conditions change and through color sensitive element attenuating materials under conditions of a solution.   Also check APDS 9960 RGB And Gesture Sensor. Read our blog about what is light sensors.

OV7670 VGA Camera Module OV7670 VGA Camera Module is a low-cost image sensor, DSP that can operate at a maximum of 30 fps and 640 x 480 (“VGA”) resolutions, equivalent to 0.3 Megapixels. The captured image can be pre-processed by the DSP before sending it out. This pre-processing can be configured via the Serial Camera Control Bus (SCCB). OmniVision OV7670 CMOS VGA (640×480) CAMERA-CHIP Sensor with OmniPixel technology 3.3V DC Input Voltage. working Temp. 0-50 Degree Celsius All Glass Lenses, Lens(including seat) is Magnesium Alloy material. The focal length of the lens is 3.6 mm 650 nm Bands Black FR-4 PCB, Quality Heavy Gold Plate, effectively prevent the PCB from light leak issues and prevents shadow in images 2×10 0.1″ output connector for convenient insertion into Prototype Board, Bread Board, MCU Onboard Connectors This Camera module is very powerful and easy-to-interface with 8/16/32 bit Micro-controller. OV7670 640X480 VGA CMOS CAMERA IMAGE SENSOR MODULE will provide vision to your small embedded systems and will be useful for plenty of applications in Robotics. Image Processing, Simple Machine Vision, Object Detection, Color detection, etc. 2×10 0.1″ Output Connector will be easy to plug into any prototype board or breadboard which will make your project/product implementation fast. Technical parameters: High sensitivity for low-light operation Low operating voltage for embedded portable apps Lens shading correction Flicker (50/60 Hz) auto-detection Saturation level auto adjust (UV adjust) Edge enhancement level auto-adjust. Connection Diagram:   Applications Cellular phone Facial Recognition Document scanning Surveillance systems Obstacle avoidance Package Includes: 1 x OV7670 VGA Camera Module Specifications Operating Power 60mW Sleeping Mode <20 uA Lens Size 1/6″ Max. Frame Rate 30fps VGA Sensitivity 1.3V / (Lux-sec) Dimensions  3.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 CMS Weight  5 grams

Mini Epoxy Solar Panel 70X70 mm A mini solar panel Epoxy is made using two-component resin increased to a temperature of 50/60 celsius degrees. This type of panels are composed of the following layers: Epoxy resin Solar cells PCB board Solar cells sensor are encapsulated in epoxy resin that guarantees protection against humidity, insulation, excellent transparency, anti-aging, smooth surface, no cosmetic defect on the surface. The type of Epoxy panels can usually reach a maximum power of 5W due to the fact that larger size, may cause a deformation of the resin and consequent aesthetic defects. Applications: These panels are used especially to power any small object, such as toys, garden lamps, sensors for outdoors, road signs, and more. Package Includes: 1 x Mini Epoxy Solar Panel 70X70 mm Specifications: Voltage 5.5V Power 0.65W Current 0.12A Dimensions 70 x 70 x 2.5mm Weight 10gm

Color Recognition Sensor Module TCS3200D/TCS2300 The TCS3200 Color Recognition Sensor Module uses a high-quality light sensor allowing you to sense any color through a combination of Red, Green, and Blue. The module provides all of the pins of the TCS3200 on convenient 0.1″ headers – ideal for use with PCBs, breadboard or stripboard. Four white LEDs provide plenty of light for the color sensor and allow you to use the module in any ambient light. The sensor module requires only a single supply voltage between 2.7V and 5.5V – making it compatible with nearly all common microcontrollers, including PICs, AVRs, ARM,Arduino and more. Header one on the left side of the board S0: Output frequency scaling selection input (along with S1) S1: Output frequency scaling selection input (along with S0) OE: Output Enable – if held low, the output of the module is turned on GND: Ground – connect to 0V Header two on the right side of the board S3: Photodiode type (along with S2) S2: Photodiode type (along with S3) OUT: Output – A square wave appears here showing the intensity of the detected colour VCC: Power – connect to 2.7V-5.5V Package Includes: 1 x TCS3200D/TCS230 Color Sensor Specifications: Operating Voltage 3V-5V Sensor Type  Color Sensor Dimensions  3 x 2 x 1cms  Weight  5 grams

Y-010 Broken Light Blocking Sensor The KY-010 Photo Interrupter module consists of an optical emitter/detector in the front and two resistors (1 kΩ and 33 Ω) in the back. The sensor uses a beam of light between de emitter an detector to check if the path between both is being blocked by an opaque object. KY010 Sensor Connection Diagram Connect the power line (middle) and ground (left) to +5V and GND respectively. Connect signal (S) to pin 3 on the Arduino. - (left) GND middle +5V S (right) Pin 3 Package Includes: 1 x KY-010 Broken Light Blocking Sensor Specifications Model  KY010 Sensor Type  Broken Light Blocking Sensor Operating Voltage 3.3 ~ 5V Dimensions 18.5mm x 15mm Weight  5 grams

Laser Module A laser module is a device that produces a highly focused beam of light, usually in the visible or infrared range. A laser diode, a power supply, and a focusing lens are typical components of a laser module. A laser diode is a semiconductor device that emits a light beam when current is supplied through it. The Laser Sensor Module  is composed of a light-emitting tube, condenser lens, and adjustable copper sleeve and it is assembled when delivered, the focal length of the lens is adjusted glued by strong glue stick, which can work directly after connecting to a 5V DC power supply. Pay attention to the laser cell to prevent from being burnt or battery explosion due to a short circuit when removing the battery. The Laser Module is an advanced, easy to use tool that offers users a wide range of applications and functions. This high-tech device makes it possible for the user to control lighting levels and colours in their interior or exterior space by converting electrical signals into soundwaves which can be manipulated accordingly. The module has been designed using robust components backed with reliable technology specifically made for precise performance even under challenging conditions like low-temperature environments or dusty locations making them ideal for industrial settings. Moreover, its compact size allows users to carry it around easily wherever they go providing precision-regulated power output every time without any downtime worries ensuring complete reliability at all times regardless of whatever environment you might find yourself operating in! check out : 650nm 6mm 5V DC Mini Laser Dot Diode Module Pinout: 1 – GND 2 – 5V 3 – S (Control: HIGH = Laser on) Applications: Laser test tools. Concentricity positioning. Medical equipment positioning. Production of signal equipment. Use for DIY or robots. All kinds of level meters. Laser projector. Laser toys, etc. Package Include: 1 x Laser Module Specifications Voltage 3.0 V – 5 V Driver APC circuit Line length about 135 mm Operating Current 40mA Transmit power 58mW Dimensions  3 x 2 x 1cms  Weight  5 grams

5mm LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) A 5mm LDR photoresistor sensor is made of a high resistance semiconductor. If light falling on the device is of high enough frequency, photons absorbed by the semiconductor give the bound electron enough energy to jump into the conduction band. The resulting free electron (and its hole partner) conduct electricity, thereby lowering resistance. A photoelectric device can be either intrinsic or extrinsic. An intrinsic semiconductor has its own charge carriers and is not an efficient semiconductor, for example, silicon. In intrinsic devices, the only available electrons are in the valence band, and hence the photon must have enough energy to excite the electron across the entire bandgap. Extrinsic devices have impurities, also called dopants, added whose ground state energy is closer to the conduction band; since the electrons do not have as far to jump, lower energy photons (that is, longer wavelengths and lower frequencies) are sufficient to trigger the device. If a sample of silicon has some of its atoms replaced by phosphorus atoms (impurities), there will be extra electrons available for conduction. This is an example of an extrinsic semiconductor. Photoresistors are basically photocells. Sensitivity The sensitivity of a photodetector is the relationship between the light falling on the device and the resulting output signal. In the case of a photocell, one is dealing with the relationship between the incident light and the corresponding resistance of the cell. Applications: Camera Exposure Control Auto Slide Focus Photocopy Machines Colorimetric Test Equipment  Automated Rear View Mirror Digital  Automatic Headlight Dimmer Night Light Control Street Light Control  Read our blog explaining how LDR works, detailing what is an LDR, how LDR Works in Street Lights, what are the types of LDR, how to make an LDR Sensor Module and applications of an LDR Sensor. Package Includes: 5mm LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) Specification: Max Voltage 150 Vdc Max Power 100mW Spectral Peak 540nm Light Resistance at 10Lux  20-30 Kohm

APDS 9960 RGB And Gesture Sensor The APDS 9960 RGB And Gesture Sensor is the  RGB and Gesture Sensor, a small breakout board with a built-in APDS-9960 sensor that offers ambient light and color measuring, proximity detection, and touchless gesture sensing. With this RGB and Gesture Sensor you will be able to control a computer, microcontroller, robot, and more with a simple swipe of your hand! This is, in fact, the same sensor that the Samsung Galaxy S5 uses and is probably one of the best gesture sensors on the market for the price. The APDS-9960 is a serious little piece of hardware with built-in UV and IR blocking filters, four separate diodes sensitive to different directions, and an I2C compatible interface. Each APDS-9960 also has a detection range of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) Pinout: VL (optional power to IR LED) GND (Ground) VCC (power to APDS-9960 sensor) SDA (I2C data) SCL (I2C clock) INT (interrupt). Application: RGB Infrared Gesture Sensor Motion Direction Recognition Module Package Includes: 1 x APDS 9960 RGB And Gesture Sensor 1 x 6 Pin Male Header Specification: Input Supply Voltage (VDC) 3.3 Communication Interface I2C Operating Range 4-8inches (10-20cm) Dimensions 20x15x3mm Weight 5g

GY-302 BH1750 Light Intensity Module The GY-302 BH1750 Light Intensity Module is a Light Intensity Detection Module based on the BH1750 chip. BH1750FVI is a digital Ambient Light Sensor IC for the I2C bus interface. This IC is the most suitable to receive the ambient light data for adjusting the LCD and Keypad backlight power of the Mobile phone. It is possible to detect a wide range at High resolution. read our blog explaining How ldr sensors Works, provides comprehensive information about Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs), including their working principle, types, applications, and DIY projects. GY-302 BH1750 Light Intensity Module Pinout: Applications: Can be used in DIY Projects to measure light intensity Can be used in Digital camera Can be used in Portable game machine Can be used in LCD display Package Includes: 1 x GY-302 BH1750 Light Intensity Module Specifications: Type GY-302 Operating Voltage (VDC) 3 ~ 5 Analog to Digital Converter Build-in 16-bit Interface I2C Date Range 0~65535 Dimensions(LxWxH) 18 x 13 x 3 mm Weight 0.10gm

Colour Sensor A colour sensor is a device that detects and measures an object's or surface's colour. Color sensors measure the amount of light reflected or transmitted by an object in various wavelength bands. RGB (red, green, blue) sensors detect the intensity of light in the red, green, and blue areas of the spectrum, whereas CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) sensors measure the intensity of light in the cyan, magenta, yellow, and black regions of the spectrum. White light is a mixture of three basic colors known as primary colors. They are red, blue and green. These colors have different wavelengths. Combinations of these colors at different proportions create different types of colors. When the white light falls on any surface, some of the wavelengths of the light are absorbed by the surface while some are reflected back based on the properties of the surface material. Colour of the material is detected when these reflected wavelengths fall on the human eye. A material reflecting wavelengths of red light appears as red. The component used to detect colors is the Color sensor. What is a Color Sensor? A color sensor detects the color of the material. This sensor usually detects color in RBG scale. This sensor can categorize the color as red, blue or green. These sensors are also equipped with filters to reject the unwanted IR light and UV light.  Working Principle of Color Sensor To detect the color of material three main types of equipment are required. A light source to illuminate the material surface, a surface whose color has to be detected and the receivers which can measure the reflected wavelengths. Colour sensors contain a white light emitter to illuminate the surface. Three filters with wavelength sensitivities at 580nm, 540nm, 450nm to measure the wavelengths of red, green and blue colors respectively. Applications: Ensures accurate color in printing and packaging processes. Checks color consistency in food to maintain product quality. Matches colors in fabric and yarn production. Adjusts colors in cameras and displays for better images. Helps robots recognize objects based on color for automation. Matches colors in fabric and yarn production. Package Includes: 1 x Colour Sensor Specifications Input voltage DC 3V-5V Output frequency voltage 0 ~ 5V Best detection distance 1cms  Dimensions  3 x 2 x 1cms  Weight  5 grams

Ml8511 Ultra Violet Sensor Module This is GYML8511 Analog Output Ultra-Violet Light Sensor Module. The GYML8511 module is easy to use the ultraviolet light sensor. The GYML8511 Sensor works by outputting an analog signal in relation to the amount of detected UV light. This breakout can be very handy in creating devices that warn the user of sunburn or detect the UV index as it relates to weather conditions. This sensor detects 280-390nm light most effectively. This is categorized as part of the UVB (burning rays) spectrum and most of the UVA (tanning rays) spectrum. It outputs an analog voltage that is linearly related to the measured UV intensity (mW/cm2). Simply connect the output of the module to an ADC channel of the microcontroller to read UV Light intensity. Pinouts VIN: Power Connection (3V – 5V) 3.3V: Output of the onboard regulator GND: Ground OUT: Analog Output EN: Enable Input Applications Sunburn detectors Controlled UV Exposure chambers UV Detectors for the safety of Humans, and animals. Package Includes: 1 x Ml8511 Ultra Violet Sensor Module Specifications Operating voltage (VCC) 3 V to 5V Operating current 120μA (typical) 190μA (max) Operating Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C Dimensions  3 x 2 x 1cms  Weight  50 grams

Mini Laser Dot Diode Module This 650nm 6mm mini laser diode module diode with integrated driver and be driven from 3.0V to 5.0V DC so they’re great for your embedded electronics project, robot or other application. This mini laser diode module is manufactured with copper plastic. It needs a 3 to 5VDC power supply and has a wavelength of 650nm. This type of laser diode module typically includes a laser diode, a collimating lens, and a driver circuit that controls the power and modulation of the laser. The collimating lens is used to focus the laser beam into a small, intense dot. It delivers superior power efficiency compared to competing products so whether working on intricate or delicate projects there will be minimal energy waste here; when every bit counts then these savings add up quickly over duration of use too - great news both financially and environmentally speaking! The highly accurate beam allows users fine control with greater precision than ever before as well thanks again due largely in part because of how faithfully each line follows another from start finish creating awesome results overall. This laser sensor module is commonly used in a variety of applications such as pointing, alignment, positioning, and machine vision systems, in addition to other applications that require a visible red laser dot. It is also used in some laser pointer, laser level, and laser alignment tools. Package Includes: 1 x 650nm 6mm 5V DC Mini Laser Dot Diode Module Specifications: Working Voltage 5V Material  Copper Output Power 5mW Wavelength  650nm Working Life more than 2000 hours Cable Length (cm) 7cms  Dimensions  6×10mm Weight  5 grams

LDR Sensor Module The LDR sensor module detects light and measures how bright it is. When there’s light, the output is high, and when there’s no light, it’s low. You can change how sensitive it is using a small dial (potentiometer). This light detection sensor has an M3 mounting hole for easy attachment and comes with an LDR for accurate readings. The LDR module also has a power LED and a status LED to show if it’s working, making it great for checking how bright the surroundings are.   Check out our collection of Other Sensors!