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MAX44009

The MAX44009 ambient light sensor features an I²C digital output that is ideal for a number of portable applications such as smartphones, notebooks, and industrial sensors. At less than 1µA operating current, it is the lowest power ambient light sensor in the industry and features an ultra-wide 22-bit dynamic range from 0.045 lux to 188,000 lux.

Solar-powered greenhouse monitoring station

“A monitoring station for my off-grid greenhouse. Multiple environmental parameters, WiFi, solar-powered, cloud connectivity. This period of homely isolation has made me seriously think about sustainability and ways of fending off the possibility of a zombie apocalypse. Therefore, in true …

Portable Luxmeter

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WiFi Air Quality Station

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