veml7700_autolux.ino

/* VEML7700 Auto Lux Example
 *
 * This example sketch demonstrates reading lux using the automatic
 * method which adjusts gain and integration time as needed to obtain
 * a good reading. A non-linear correction is also applied if needed.
 *
 * See Vishy App Note "Designing the VEML7700 Into an Application"
 * Vishay Document Number: 84323, Fig. 24 Flow Chart
 */

#include "Adafruit_VEML7700.h"

Adafruit_VEML7700 veml = Adafruit_VEML7700();

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);
  while (!Serial) { delay(10); }
  Serial.println("Adafruit VEML7700 Auto Lux Test");

  if (!veml.begin()) {
    Serial.println("Sensor not found");
    while (1);
  }
  Serial.println("Sensor found");
}

void loop() {
  // to read lux using automatic method, specify VEML_LUX_AUTO
  float lux = veml.readLux(VEML_LUX_AUTO);

  Serial.println("------------------------------------");
  Serial.print("Lux = "); Serial.println(lux);
  Serial.println("Settings used for reading:");
  Serial.print(F("Gain: "));
  switch (veml.getGain()) {
    case VEML7700_GAIN_1: Serial.println("1"); break;
    case VEML7700_GAIN_2: Serial.println("2"); break;
    case VEML7700_GAIN_1_4: Serial.println("1/4"); break;
    case VEML7700_GAIN_1_8: Serial.println("1/8"); break;
  }
  Serial.print(F("Integration Time (ms): "));
  switch (veml.getIntegrationTime()) {
    case VEML7700_IT_25MS: Serial.println("25"); break;
    case VEML7700_IT_50MS: Serial.println("50"); break;
    case VEML7700_IT_100MS: Serial.println("100"); break;
    case VEML7700_IT_200MS: Serial.println("200"); break;
    case VEML7700_IT_400MS: Serial.println("400"); break;
    case VEML7700_IT_800MS: Serial.println("800"); break;
  }

  delay(1000);
}