In this article we connect a TSL2591 light-to-digital converter to a Raspberry Pi Pico running Circuitpython Sensor Information The TSL2591 is a very high sensitivity light-to-digital converter that transforms light intensity into a digital signal output capable of direct I2C interface. The device combines one…

In this article we connect a VCNL4010 to a Raspberry Pi Pico running Circuitpython Sensor Information First lets look at some information about the sensor The VCNL4010 is a fully integrated proximity and ambient light sensor. Fully integrated means that the infrared emitter is included…

In this article we connect a VEML7700 lux sensor to a Raspberry Pi Pico running Circuitpython Sensor Information This is the sensor that I bought for this Lets look at some information regarding the sensor from the manufacturer The VEML7700 is a high accuracy ambient…

In this article we connect a VL6180X  to a Raspberry Pi Pico running Circuitpython Sensor Information First lets look at some information about the sensor from the manufacturer The VL6180X is a ground-breaking technology allowing absolute distance to be measured independent of target reflectance. Instead of…

In this article we connect a HTU31D to a Raspberry Pi Pico running Circuitpython Sensor Information The HTU31 is one of the smallest and most accurate humidity sensors on the market. Our precision engineering and 20+ years of experience in humidity and temperature combination sensors,…

The RP2040 is the debut microcontroller from Raspberry Pi. With a large on-chip memory, symmetric dual-core processor complex, deterministic bus fabric, and rich peripheral set augmented with our unique Programmable I/O (PIO) subsystem, it provides professional users with unrivalled power and flexibility. With detailed documentation,…

If you are looking for a small but still extremely useful Rp2040 based board then you may want to take a look at the Tiny 2040 a board which is under half the size of the Raspberry Pi Pico The board can be directly soldered…

The Pico-10DOF-IMU is an IMU sensor expansion module which i sdesigned for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It has 2 sensors which provide gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, baroceptor functionality and uses I2C bus for communication. When you combine this module with the Raspberry Pi Pico, it can…

In this article we connect a TLV493D magnetic sensor to a Raspberry Pi Pico running Circuitpython Sensor Information The 3D magnetic sensor TLV493D offers accurate three-dimensional sensing with extremely low power consumption in a small 6-pin package. With its magnetic field detection in x, y,…

In this article we connect a VCNL4040 to a Raspberry Pi Pico running Circuitpython Sensor Information The VCNL4040 integrates a proximity sensor (PS), ambientlight sensor (ALS), and a high power IRED into one small package. It incorporates photodiodes, amplifiers, and analog to digital converting circuits…