Qwiic Ambient Light Sensor (VEML6030) Hookup Guide
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For more on the AS3935, check out the links below:
- Schematic (PDF)
- Eagle Files (ZIP)
- Datasheet (PDF)
- GitHub
- SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor Arduino LIbrary
- Product Repo - Design files and more datasheets!
- SFE Product Showcase
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