UV Sensor Project

Project Overview

The UV Sensor project showcases how to interface a UV sensor with an Arduino Mega to measure UV intensity levels. UV sensors are essential for monitoring UV exposure levels, which is crucial for applications involving UV radiation detection and safety.

Components Needed

• Arduino Mega
• UV Sensor Module
• Jumper Wires

Block Diagram

Circuit Setup

1. Connecting the UV Sensor to Arduino Mega:
   • UV Sensor OUT Pin (uvSensorPin): Connected to analog pin A0 on the Arduino Mega.
   • +5V Pin: Connected to the VCC pin of the UV sensor module.
   • GND Pin: Connected to the GND pin of the UV sensor module.

Instructions

1. Code Upload:

   • Launch the Arduino IDE and create a new sketch.
   • Copy and paste the provided Arduino code into the sketch.
   • Upload the code to the Arduino Mega.

2. Testing:

   • Open the Serial Monitor in the Arduino IDE (set to 9600 baud).
   • Observe UV intensity values displayed in the Serial Monitor.
   • Place the UV sensor under different lighting conditions to observe changes in UV intensity readings.

Applications

• UV Index Monitoring: Measure UV levels for assessing exposure risks.
• Environmental Monitoring: Monitor UV radiation in natural and artificial environments.
• Safety Applications: Implement UV sensors in devices for sun protection and UV-sensitive equipment.

Notes

• Analog Readings: UV intensity readings are analog values obtained from the sensor.
• Calibration: Sensor calibration may be necessary for accurate UV index readings.
• Serial Output: Serial communication facilitates real-time monitoring and logging of UV intensity levels.

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