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Tessel Ambient Module

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Tessel Ambient Module - Tessel - 101990053

Tessel add-on module combining an ambient light sensor and a microphone optimized for detecting ambient noise levels. Connects via Tessel module port; usable for sound-activated triggers or light-level monitoring.

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Tessel Ambient Module — Tessel — 101990053

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Pinout

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified
TESSEL AMBIENT MODULE3.3VSDAGNDINTSCL
  • 3.3V
    Type · Power
  • GND
    Type · Ground
  • SCL
    Type · I2C
  • SDA
    Type · I2C
  • INT
    Type · Signal
PinType
3.3VPower
GNDGround
SCLI2C
SDAI2C
INTSignal
Logical pinout · physical placement not verified
TESSEL AMBIENT MODULE3.3VSDAGNDINTSCL

Pin details

5 connections
  1. 3.3V
    Power
  2. GND
    Ground
  3. SCL
    I2C
  4. SDA
    I2C
  5. INT
    Signal

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I2C · Analog · 3.3 – 5 V · Breakout

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Module pins: 3.3V, GND, SCL, SDA, INT. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.

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