LilyPad Light Sensor V2 Hookup Guide
Contributors:
Gella
Resources and Going Further
Here are some resources for e-textiles and planning a project with the light sensor:
- Schematic (PDF)
- Eagle Files (ZIP)
- Datasheet (PDF)
- Lilypad Landing Page
- Planning a Wearable Electronics Project
- Insulation Techniques for e-Textiles
- SFE Education: LilyPad
- GitHub Repo
- SparkFun Product Showcase: Lilypad Light Sensor
Or, you can check out these other great light-based tutorials:
APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Hookup Guide
Getting started guide for the Avago APDS-9960 color, proximity, and gesture sensor.
AS726X NIR/VIS Spectral Sensor Hookup Guide
It's now easier than ever to measure and characterize how different materials absorb and reflect different wavelengths of light. The AS726X spectral sensors allow you to detect wavelengths in the visible range (VIS) and near infrared range (NIR)!
LilyPad Safety Scarf
This scarf is embedded with a ribbon of LEDs that illuminate when it gets dark out, making yourself more visible to vehicle and other pedestrians.
Qwiic Proximity Sensor (VCNL4040) Hookup Guide
The SparkFun Qwiic Proximity Sensor is a great, qualitative proximity (up to 20 cm) and light sensor. This hookup guide covers a few examples to retrieve basic sensor readings.