Light & Colour
Browse our range of light and colour sensors, including ambient light, UV, IR, and full-spectrum colour recognition modules. Whether you need a simple photoresistor or a multi-channel spectral sensor, we stock options for every project.
Popular with Australian makers, educators, and engineers for projects like automatic lighting, UV monitoring, gesture detection, and colour-matching systems. Most modules use I2C for easy integration with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and CircuitPython.
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Gravity: I2C IP68 Waterproof Ambient Light Sensor (1-65535lx)
SKU: DF-SEN0562 | Brand: DFRobot
What is an Ambient Light Sensor?An ambient light sensor is a type of sensor that measures the amount of light in the surrounding environment. These sensors can be used in various applications, including lighting and b...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Gravity: Factory Calibrated Correlated Color Temperature (CCT); ALS Meter for Professional Photography
SKU: DF-SEN0611 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity: Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) & ALS Meter is a high-performance light sensing device, specifically designed to meet the needs of professional videographers and photographers. With precise calibration...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
Gravity: I2C VEML7700 Ambient Light Sensor (0~120Klx)
SKU: DF-SEN0228 | Brand: DFRobot
The Gravity VEML7700 is a high-accuracy digital ambient light sensor that outputs readings directly in lux (lx) over an I²C interface. Built around the Vishay VEML7700 IC, it features a 16-bit ADC, a high-sensitivity ...
Delivered by Fri 19 Jun
VCNL4020 Proximity & Light Sensor Breakout - STEMMA QT/Qwiic
SKU: AF-5810 | Brand: Adafruit
This breakout combines Vishay's VCNL4020 proximity sensor and ambient light sensor on one compact I2C board, making it a handy choice when you want to detect nearby objects and measure light levels at the same time. T...
Delivered by Tue 30 Jun
Adafruit OPT4048 Tri-Stimulus XYZ Color and Lux Sensor
SKU: AF-6335 | Brand: Adafruit
A modern take on the common RGB colour sensor — the OPT4048 provides true CIE XYZ tri-stimulus output so you can match readings directly to standard colour spaces. It also calculates colour temperature (based on CIE) ...
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MAX44009 Wide-Range Lux Light Sensor Breakout
SKU: AF-6498 | Brand: Adafruit
Measure ambient light in real lux with a sensor that handles everything from very dim conditions to bright outdoor sunlight. This breakout is built around the MAX44009, an easy-to-use ambient light sensor that automat...
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