BH1750FVI Light Intensity Sensor Module for Arduino
BH1750FVI Light Intensity Sensor Module for Arduino
BH1750FVI Light Intensity Sensor Module – Precise Optical Sensing for Arduino Projects
Upgrade your electronics projects with this intelligent BH1750FVI Light Intensity Sensor Module. Built around the highly accurate BH1750 chip, this compact optical sensor module delivers reliable ambient light measurement for a wide range of DIY and professional Arduino-based applications. Whether you're building a smart lighting controller, weather station, or automated environment monitor, this module gives you the precision data you need.
Key Features
- BH1750 / BH1750FVI Chip: Industry-standard digital ambient light sensor with I²C interface for seamless microcontroller integration
- Wide Measurement Range: Accurately measures light intensity from 1 to 65535 lux — ideal for indoor and outdoor sensing applications
- Optical-Electronics Sensor Technology: Switching transducer output for stable, noise-resistant signal delivery
- Arduino Compatible: Plug-and-play with Arduino UNO, Mega, Nano, ESP8266, ESP32, and most popular microcontroller platforms
- Compact Metal Construction: Durable build in a small footprint, easy to integrate into enclosures and prototyping setups
- Level Sensor Use: Functions as a level sensor for light-triggered logic, threshold detection, and switching applications
- Customizable: Supports address customization for multi-sensor I²C bus configurations
Specifications
- Chip: BH1750 / BH1750FVI
- Theory: Optical Sensor
- Type: Optical-Electronics Sensor
- Output: Switching Transducer
- Use: Level Sensor / Ambient Light Detection
- Material: Metal
- High-Concern Chemical: None
- Country of Origin: Made in Mainland China
What Can You Build With It?
The BH1750FVI module is perfect for a huge variety of maker and engineering projects, including:
- Automatic indoor/outdoor lighting systems
- Smart home ambient light control
- Plant grow-light automation
- Weather monitoring stations
- Screen brightness auto-adjustment systems
- Industrial light-level switching circuits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the BH1750FVI Light Intensity Sensor Module compatible with Arduino?
A: Yes! The BH1750FVI sensor module is fully compatible with Arduino UNO, Mega, Nano, and most other popular microcontroller boards including ESP8266 and ESP32. It communicates via the standard I²C protocol, making it easy to integrate with just a few lines of code and widely available libraries.
Q: What is the measurement range of the BH1750 chip on this module?
A: The BH1750 chip supports a wide ambient light measurement range from 1 lux up to 65,535 lux, making it suitable for both low-light indoor environments and bright outdoor conditions. This makes it versatile for automated lighting, smart home, and industrial sensing projects.
Q: Can multiple BH1750FVI modules be used on the same I²C bus?
A: Yes. The BH1750FVI chip supports address customization via the ADDR pin, allowing two modules to share the same I²C bus with different addresses. This is ideal for multi-zone light monitoring setups in more advanced Arduino projects.