Adafruit
Light and temperature data-logger pack
This pack includes everything you need to build a light and temperature data logger with an Arduino. The Adafruit data logger shield records sensor readings ...
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This pack includes everything you need to build a light and temperature data logger with an Arduino. The Adafruit data logger shield records sensor readings to an SD card with real-time timestamps, while the included photocell and TMP36 temperature sensor provide light level and temperature measurements from –40 °C to 125 °C.
Tested and compatible with Arduino Uno, Leonardo, Zero, Due, and Mega R3 or later.
Key Features
- SD Card Logging – Data logger shield writes sensor data to an included 8 GB SD card
- Real-Time Clock – On-board RTC for timestamped readings
- Light Sensing – CdS photocell for ambient light measurement
- Temperature Sensing – TMP36 analogue sensor (–40 °C to 125 °C)
- Battery Powered – 6× AA battery holder with 2.1 mm jack for portable use
Ideal For
- Environmental monitoring projects
- Science experiments and data collection
- Learning about sensors and data logging
- Arduino-based field measurements
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit data logger shield for Arduino
- 1× 8 GB SD card
- 1× CdS photocell
- 1× Pack of 10 kΩ resistors
- 1× TMP36 analogue temperature sensor
- 1× 6× AA battery holder with 2.1 mm jack (unassembled)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- photocell
- A light-sensitive component whose electrical resistance changes with the amount of light falling on it. It matters when choosing or using light sensors, automatic lights, or brightness-detecting circuits because its response speed, resistance range, and sensitivity affect how reliably it detects light levels.
- RTC
- A Real-Time Clock keeps track of time even when the main processor is asleep or powered down, usually with a small backup battery. It matters for data logging and tracking projects that need accurate timestamps.
- Shield
- An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
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