Light-sensitive LDR sensor module for light-sensitive circuits and automation with Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi and Pi Pico.
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How to connect the Light-sensitive LDR sensor module to an Arduino UNO or ESP32, with an example sketch you can upload straight away.
This project measures ambient light levels using an LDR light sensor module connected to the Arduino Uno analog input A0. The Arduino reads the analog voltage, maps the light intensity, and prints the raw reading to the Serial Monitor. Covering the sensor will change the reading in real time.
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* Project : LDR Light Sensor Reading with Arduino Uno
* Board : Arduino UNO (arduino:avr:uno)
* Parts : LDR Light Sensor Module
* Libraries : none (built-in)
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const int ldrPin = A0;
const int ledPin = 13;
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);
Serial.println(F("LDR Light Sensor Initialized"));
}
void loop() {
int rawValue = analogRead(ldrPin);
float voltage = rawValue * (5.0 / 1023.0);
Serial.print(F("Raw: "));
Serial.print(rawValue);
Serial.print(F(" | Voltage: "));
Serial.print(voltage, 2);
Serial.print(F(" V | Status: "));
// Turn on built-in LED if light level drops below threshold
if (rawValue < 400) {
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH);
Serial.println(F("Dark (LED ON)"));
} else {
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);
Serial.println(F("Bright (LED OFF)"));
}
delay(300);
}
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This project demonstrates reading ambient light levels using an LDR light sensor module connected to the ESP32. The module outputs an analog voltage proportional to light intensity, which is read via GPIO 34. Open the Serial Monitor at 115200 baud to view real-time light readings.
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* Project : ESP32 LDR Light Sensor Reading
* Board : ESP32 DEVKIT V1 (esp32:esp32:esp32doit-devkit-v1)
* Parts : LDR Light Sensor Module
* Libraries : none (built-in)
*
* Codey Online is an AI-powered browser IDE for Arduino and ESP32.
* Describe your project and Codey writes the code, draws the wiring
* diagram and uploads it to your board, straight from the browser.
* This code is free to use, modify and share, without warranty.
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*/
// LDR Light Sensor Demo for ESP32
const int LDR_PIN = 34;
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
delay(1000);
Serial.println("ESP32 LDR Light Sensor Demo");
}
void loop() {
// Read the analog value (0 - 4095 on ESP32 12-bit ADC)
int rawValue = analogRead(LDR_PIN);
// Convert to approximate percentage
float percentage = (rawValue / 4095.0) * 100.0;
Serial.print("Raw ADC: ");
Serial.print(rawValue);
Serial.print(" | Light Level: ");
Serial.print(percentage, 1);
Serial.println("%");
delay(500);
}
Wiring diagram and example code generated by Codey.online — https://www.codey.online
LDR is the abbreviation for Light Dependent Resistor. An LDR is a photoresistor, that is, a resistor that changes its resistance in response to changes in the light level to which it is exposed. When more light falls on the LDR, the resistance decreases, and when there is less light, the resistance increases. This property makes the LDR suitable for applications such as light-sensitive circuits and automation.
Can be used for both Arduino and ESP32, ESP8266, Rapberry Pi, Pi Pico, and also in circuits without a microcontroller.
| Suitable for | Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, Pi Pico |
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| Type | LDR |
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Light-sensitive LDR sensor module