Product description
Arduino Modulino Light is a compact optical sensor module that adds advanced light measurement, color recognition, and infrared detection to electronics projects. The module is part of the Arduino Modulino family with QWIIC-connected nodes that can be connected directly to compatible microcontroller boards for rapid integration via I²C. Modulino Light is designed for systems operating at 3.3 V and offers plug-and-play functionality with minimal configuration. It is suitable for applications such as automatic lighting adjustment, color sorting, environmental monitoring, and interactive interfaces where optical information is required.
Features of Modulino Light include measurement of ambient light levels, detection of red, green, and blue components for color recognition, and infrared light sensing. The module communicates with the host board via the I²C interface and uses a standardized QWIIC connector for easy daisy chaining with other Modulino nodes. Official libraries and examples are available for the Arduino environment as well as MicroPython, making integration and programming more efficient.
Use Modulino Light in combination with other Modulino nodes or with compatible QWIIC boards to quickly implement robust optical sensing in prototypes and near-production solutions without the need for complex circuitry.
The Arduino Modulino series comprises a range of plug-and-play modules that can easily be connected to, for example, Arduino Uno R4 WIFI or other microcontrollers with Qwiic support. With the Arduino Nano Carrier (41024622), the entire Arduino Nano family gains convenient access to Qwiic.
What is Qwiic? It is a standard with pre-wired cables and connectors that use the I²C bus. There are several connector standards for I²C, but Qwiic is the most common and widely adopted. Examples of manufacturers using Qwiic include SparkFun, Arduino, Adafruit, and Electrokit.
What makes Qwiic simple is that connection is done using a ready-made 4-wire cable (a Qwiic cable is included with all Modulino modules). The Modulino modules have two Qwiic connector ports, which makes it easy to connect them in a chain one after another (daisy chain). This is practical when using multiple modules in the same project. There is no need for a breadboard or loose jumper wires.
Qwiic is particularly well suited for educational purposes, where the focus is on programming sensors and control, and where breadboards and jumper wires are introduced at a later stage.
It is fully possible to combine Qwiic modules from different manufacturers. The simplicity of using Qwiic is evident.
About Arduino Modulinos:
- Ready-made example code
- Both beginners and experienced developers can implement advanced functions using preconfigured templates for Arduino Cloud and the dedicated Modulino library, which supports both Arduino C++ and MicroPython.
Modulino modules:
- Plug-and-play connectivity: Connect Modulino modules quickly to Arduino UNO R4 WIFI or Nano boards using the Nano Connector Carrier for fast and reliable integration.
- Smooth expansion: Easily add new sensors, actuators, or control modules by chaining them together.
- Seamless integration into the Arduino ecosystem: Take advantage of Arduino software, cloud tools, and community support to simplify development.
