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Petal Series Light Intensity Sensor

Product Overview​

The light intensity sensor can detect the ambient light intensity.

Specifications​

NameIllustration
Interface TypeHY2.0 4-pin Right-angle Header
Product Dimensions35.8mm (L) x 23.8mm (W)
Product Weight4.4g (excluding packaging and accessories)

Dimension Drawing​

Hardware Wiring​

Connect the Petal Series Light Intensity Sensor to the IIC port of the Petal Base Expansion Board.

Software Programming​

Create a New Project and Add Extensions​

Go to makecode.microbit.org and click New Project.

Enter a project name in the pop-up window and click Create.

Click Extensions in the code drawer.

Enter petal in the pop-up interface and click the search icon. Click the petal software library when it appears in the search results.

Sample Program​

Program Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_2EU3wo70oiHJ

You can also download the program directly through the webpage below.

Download the Program​

Connect your PC and micro:bit V2 with a USB cable.

After a successful connection, a drive named MICROBIT will be detected on your computer.

Click the icon in the bottom left corner, and select Connect Device.

Click.

Click.

Select BBC micro:bit CMSIS-DAP in the pop-up window, then click Connect. At this point, your micro:bit is successfully connected.

Click Download Program.

Result​

The current ambient light intensity is displayed on the LED matrix of the micro:bit.