LDR - Light Dependent Resistor (5 Pack) by The Pi Hut - The Pi Hut

LDR - Light Dependent Resistor (5 Pack)

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Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) are little light sensors, and this is a BIG pack of 5 of them! As the squiggly face is exposed to more light, the resistance goes down. When it's light, the resistance is about 5-10K ohms, when dark it goes up to 200K ohms.

These are the same KLDRs we use in our popular Edukit #2 Sensors.

To use, connect one side of the photocell (either one, it's symmetric) to power (for example 5V) and the other side to your microcontroller's analogue input pin. Then connect a 10K pull-down resistor from that analogue pin to ground. The voltage on the pin will be 2.5V or higher when it's light out, and near ground when it's dark.

Specification

  • 5mm Diameter
  • Resistance Decreases as the Light on the Device Increases
  • Dark resistance: 1M ohm
  • Resistance @ 10 Lux: 10-20k ohm
  • Resistance @ 100 Lux: 2-4k ohm
  • Max. voltage: 150V peak AC or DC
  • Power dissipation: 100mW
  • Lead pitch: 3mm
  • Operating temperature: –30°C to +70°C

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Brian N
Hull, United Kingdom
LDR - Light Dependent Resistor (5 Pack)
I bought these in case I needed them for the microwave PIR but haven't used them yet.
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Paul R
Falmouth, United States
LDR - Light Dependent Resistor (5 Pack)
Worked as expected. I was hesitant to order from PI Hut for years only because they are across the pond, and it just seemed easier to get from Amazon or local competitors in US. I was wrong - delivery was fast and their prices are better than Amazon, or US competitors.
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Harry H
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
LDR - Light Dependent Resistor (5 Pack)
Really like these LDR's, good quality
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Andrew R
LDR - Light Dependent Resistor (5 Pack)
I like the design as it is shaped like two interlocking folks
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Phillip B
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Just what I needed and super quick delivery!
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