Adafruit IO WipperSnapper adds TSL2591 Light Sensor Support #NoCode #IoT
We’ve added support for the TSL2591 High Dynamic Range Digital Light Sensor to the latest version of Adafruit.io WipperSnapper, our no-code IoT platform. This light sensor is super handy for Internet-of-Things projects where you’ll need to detect and/or log light ranges (this sensor can detect from 188 uLux up to 88,000 Lux).
Simply wire this sensor up to your board (or snap-to-connect with the STEMMA connectors on the Adafruit TSL2591 Breakout), load the latest WipperSnapper firmware on your board and create a new TSL2591 light sensor component. Values from the TSL2591 will be published on the internet – no programming involved!
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