Grove - Light Sensor
Analog light sensor using a GL5528 photoresistor and dual op-amp (LM358); outputs higher voltage in bright light, lower in darkness. Operates at 3–5V; retired—consider Grove - Light Sensor V1.2 as replacement.
Pinout
- VCCGrove connector
Grove connector supply voltage as documented by Seeed.
Type · Power - GNDGrove connector
Grove connector ground.
Type · Ground - SCLGrove connector
I2C clock on the Grove connector.
Type · I2C - SDAGrove connector
I2C data on the Grove connector.
Type · I2C
| Pin | Position | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCC | Grove connector | Power | Grove connector supply voltage as documented by Seeed. |
| GND | Grove connector | Ground | Grove connector ground. |
| SCL | Grove connector | I2C | I2C clock on the Grove connector. |
| SDA | Grove connector | I2C | I2C data on the Grove connector. |
Pin details
4 connections- VCCGrove connector
Grove connector supply voltage as documented by Seeed.
Power - GNDGrove connector
Grove connector ground.
Ground - SCLGrove connector
I2C clock on the Grove connector.
I2C - SDAGrove connector
I2C data on the Grove connector.
I2C
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