Do you have a science experiment involving weather or UV light exposure?
The gator:UV is the perfect tool to monitor the UV exposure in your next experiment. With the VEML6070, the gator:UV can easily be used to measure the levels of UVA (320-400 nm) radiation. This tutorial will show you how to get started using this UV sensor with the gator:bit (v2) in the micro:bit development environment.
Required MaterialsTo get started, you'll need a micro:bit to control everything. You can purchase one individually on in a kit.
micro:bit Board DEV-14208The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology.
Retired micro:bit Go Bundle DEV-14336The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer and the Go Bundle provides you with everything you need to get hooked up and powered…
RetiredTo easily use the gator board ecosystem, a gator:bit (v2) will help breakout the necessary pins and you will also need alligator and/or banana cables to connect the gator:bit to the gator:UV.
(*These banana cables have a special diameter on the attachment points designed specifically for use with the micro:bit ecosystem. They may or may not be compatible with the banana cables used on your test equipment.)
You may already have some of these materials, so feel free to modify your cart as necessary.
Suggested ReadingThe gator:UV sensor is pretty straight forward to use in application. However, you may find the following concepts useful along the way.
LightLight is a useful tool for the electrical engineer. Understanding how light relates to electronics is a fundamental skill for many projects.
Logic LevelsLearn the difference between 3.3V and 5V devices and logic levels.
I2CAn introduction to I2C, one of the main embedded communications protocols in use today.
If you aren't familiar with the micro:bit, we recommend reading here for an overview.
We would also recommend taking a look at the following tutorials if you aren't familiar with them.
Getting Started with the micro:bitThe BBC micro:bit is a compact, powerful programming tool that requires no software installation. Read on to learn how to use it YOUR way!
SparkFun gator:bit v2 Hookup GuideThe gator:bit v2 is a breakout board for the BBC micro:bit. The gator:bit exposes almost every pin on the micro:bit to clippable pad with circuit protection. It also has as built-in addressable LEDs and a built-in buzzer.
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