Lux Sensor TSL2561 (Raspberry Pi)

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Lux Sensor TSL2561 (Raspberry Pi)

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How to setup an Adafruit TSL2561 Lux Sensor with the Raspberry Pi.

Parts

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Required Parts:

RPI 3 - https://amzn.to/2VA9pQY

4 Amp Power Adapter - https://amzn.to/2CTptWu

16GB micro SD - https://amzn.to/2SFMwd3

120 pcs jumper cable: https://ebay.to/2VAb9cY

TSL2561 Lux Sensor: https://amzn.to/2SGwteQ

Setup

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1. Connect GND,VCC,SDA,SCL pins to pi
2. Enable I2C in raspbian

3. Download/Edit TSL2561 Python Script

https://github.com/ControlEverythingCommunity/TSL2...

4. Run Script

Website:

http://www.piddlerintheroot.com/lux-sensor-tsl2561...