Ambient Light Detector

Measure ambient light utilizing opto-sensing. (My internship project at OSI Optoelectronics.)

How to Run:

1. Download the source code either from the zip or by cloning the repository
2. Navigate into the "Ambient Light Detector" folder
3. Upload light_serial.ino to an Arduino IDE compatible board
   • Located in the "light_serial" folder
4. Either run the executable Ambient Light Detector.exe or skip to step 5
5. Navigate into the "light_gui" folder
6. Install required dependencies from "requirements.txt"
   • Prerequisite: Python 3.8+
   • Using pip: pip install -r "requirements.txt"
7. Run light_gui.py

Design Files:

• STEP files are included for 3D printing or basic CAD
  • Files were designed specifically for the parts listed
• For High Quality CAD models use assembly.f3z
  • The *.f3z file extension is a Fusion 360 Zip Archive which contains every part file as a *.f3d file

Parts List:

• Arduino Nano*
• OSD60-0*
• OPA341*
• 12-Pin SMT Breakout PCB*
• 5mm LED
• 100 Ω Resistor†
• 50 kΩ Resistor†
• 15 pF Capacitor†

*Similar component types can be used (compatibility with 3D models not ensured)
†Values can be ±25% of those specified