Project 37 · Sensor Catalog (Vol III)

TSL25911 Ambient Light

Measure light with human-eye precision using the high-dynamic-range TSL25911 sensor.

Advanced 65 min 4 components
TSL25911 Ambient Light wiring diagram

What you'll learn

  • Understand the difference between digital I2C light sensors and analog LDR circuits.
  • Configure sensor Gain and Integration Time to handle different lighting environments.
  • Interpret 'Lux' as a standardized unit for measuring light intensity.
  • Utilize specialized libraries to process multi-spectral light data (Visible vs. IR).

What's in the kit

  • Arduino Uno R3
  • TSL25911 Ambient Light Sensor Module
  • Jumper Wires (M-to-F)×4
  • USB Cable (Type A to B)

Protocol: I2C