Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1750

Bh1750
Status
Source code	GitHub
Datasheet(s)	GitHub
NuGet package

The BH1750 is a light intensity sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1750 sensor;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    var i2c = Device.CreateI2cBus();
    sensor = new Bh1750(
        i2c,
        measuringMode: Mode.ContinuouslyHighResolutionMode, // the various modes take differing amounts of time.
        lightTransmittance: 1 // lower this to increase sensitivity, for instance, if it's behind a semi opaque window
        );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the filter is satisfied
    var consumer = Bh1750.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New - old).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });
    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) => Resolver.Log.Info($"Light: {result.New.Lux:N2}Lux");

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Light: {result.Lux:N2}Lux");

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1750 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1750	Meadow Pin
GND	GND
SCL	D08 (SCL)
SDA	D07 (SDA)
VCC	3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

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