A python library and test script to use the TAOS TMD2771 proximity / ambient light sensor (ALS) with a Raspberry Pi
- Make sure you have i2c enabled and python-rpi.gpio installed on your raspberry pi.
- The TMD2771 is a 3 V device - no level shifter required between the sensor and the 3.3 V Raspberry Pi GPIOs
Written by Arnie Weber. BSD license, all text above and below must be included in any redistribution
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