# New video by Stephen; Circuit Plaground: How to Use the Colour Sensor with CircuitPython

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**Created:** [11 April 2018 09:03 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/new-video-by-stephen-circuit-plaground-how-to-use-the-colour-sensor-with-circuitpython/2476 "2018-04-11T09:03:42Z")
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### Author: ![Stephen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/stephen/32/1599_2.png) [@Stephen](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Stephen)
#### Post date: [11 April 2018 09:03 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/new-video-by-stephen-circuit-plaground-how-to-use-the-colour-sensor-with-circuitpython/2476/1 "2018-04-11T09:03:42Z")

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New video! The Adafruit Circuit Playground Express comes equipped with an analog light sensor, but it can be used for much more than just sensing light or darkness! The light sensor has a similar spectral response to the human eye. Its connected to analog pin A8 and will return a value between 0 and 1023. A normal indoor light level reading is about 300, with higher numbers being brighter.

Related Content:

- [Color Matching with the Light Sensor and CircuitPython: Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](http://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/color-match-light-sensor-circuitpython-adafruit-circuit-playground-express.html)
- [Circuit Playground Express](http://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/ADA3333)

  
This video can also be viewed [**here**](http://core-electronics.com.au/videos/circuit-plaground-how-to-use-the-colour-sensor-with-circuitpython)