# PiicoDev UV sensor **URL:** \ **Category:** Product Questions\ **Created:** [8 September 2022 09:15 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062 "2022-09-08T09:15:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Murray125532](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/murray125532/32/6734_2.png) [@Murray125532](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Murray125532)\ **Post date:** [8 September 2022 09:16 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/1 "2022-09-08T09:16:00Z")
Hi Guys, Is it possible - foreseeable - that you might create a PiicoDev UV sensor using the VEML6070 chip? Looks like a very close cousin to the existing VEML6030 used in the PiicoDev Ambient Light sensor … Just a thought - especially for a weather station for measuring UV (sunburn) data. Could also be used in conjunction with the existing sensor (and some calculations) to determine solar energy in watts / sq. meter etc etc for the off grid people. Just a thort 🙃 ---
**Author:** ![Bryce](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/bryce/32/3631_2.png) [@Bryce](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Bryce)\ **Post date:** [9 September 2022 05:19 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/2 "2022-09-09T05:19:41Z")
Hi Murray, Interesting idea, I’ll @ some of the team here for you and pass your idea on. Enjoy your weekend! @Michael @Peter @Brenton ---
**Author:** ![Murray125532](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/murray125532/32/6734_2.png) [@Murray125532](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Murray125532)\ **Post date:** [9 September 2022 08:14 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/3 "2022-09-09T08:14:11Z")
Thanks Bryce I am hoping that it would fit nicely into the PiicoDev architecture, and be a realistic price point given quantities vs interest vs development time. Cheers, Murray ---
**Author:** ![Peter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/peter/32/4462_2.png) [@Peter](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Peter)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2022 22:54 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/4 "2022-09-11T22:54:57Z")
Hi Murray, The VEML6070 is no longer manufactured. It’s a great idea to add a UV sensor to the mix! We will investigate alternatives and see what that brings. Thanks for the suggestion. Peter ---
**Author:** ![Murray125532](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/murray125532/32/6734_2.png) [@Murray125532](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Murray125532)\ **Post date:** [11 September 2022 23:18 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/5 "2022-09-11T23:18:05Z")
Thanks for the update - it’s a pity re the VELM6070 as it looked like a simple drop-in replacement … Maybe they didn’t have enough interest in it for ongoing production … or maybe they have a later version? cheers Murray ---
**Author:** ![Michael](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/michael/32/3545_2.png) [@Michael](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Michael)\ **Post date:** [13 September 2022 05:19 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/6 "2022-09-13T05:19:32Z")
Hey @Murray125532 - we actually had the same idea (for exactly the same part) a while ago. During my preliminary research, I came across this _incredible_ project by experienced maker, _mixtela_ that uses the device. While the project is gorgeous and beautifully designed, he’s still pretty unimpressed with the VEML6070. Mixtela points out numerous shortcomings, both at the hardware level and in the documentation. While these were enough to convince me to stay away from the VEML6070, I still recommend watching the video - some first-rate making there! [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/JhNMeJZ8Ll0/maxresdefault.jpg "UV Protection Amulet") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhNMeJZ8Ll0) As Peter said, we’ll keep our eyes out for a suitable device. If you find one in your travels please let us know! Happy making 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Murray125532](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/murray125532/32/6734_2.png) [@Murray125532](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Murray125532)\ **Post date:** [13 September 2022 07:07 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/7 "2022-09-13T07:07:05Z")
Hi Michael, (a) wow that is a serious make there (b) agree with your comments and (c) one of my Cub Leaders found some small plastic UV sensitive beads that we had the Cubs make up into additions to their scarf woggles. The beads were normally whitish, but when exposed to UV i.e. sunlight, started to turn purple. We suggested to the Cubs that if the purple was ‘vivid’ that maybe they should go into a shelter until the beads returned to white again. A simple Sun Safe idea for youths. Murray ---
**Author:** ![Murray125532](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/murray125532/32/6734_2.png) [@Murray125532](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Murray125532)\ **Post date:** [15 September 2022 01:25 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/8 "2022-09-15T01:25:58Z")
Hi team Silicon Labs Si1145/6/7 Proximity/UV/Ambient Light Sensor with i2c interface RS carry it [https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/proximity-sensor-ics/8920022](https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/proximity-sensor-ics/8920022) [Si1145-SiliconLaboratories.pdf](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/uploads/short-url/b59p1mPYed1YCnEPCwZbKue6wWl.pdf) (812.2 KB) Hope this helps 😃 Murray ---
**Author:** ![Murray125532](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/murray125532/32/6734_2.png) [@Murray125532](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Murray125532)\ **Post date:** [15 September 2022 04:33 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/9 "2022-09-15T04:33:25Z")
😆 Of course you could whomp up a PiicoDev A/D interface for this … > **[UV Sensor V2](https://core-electronics.com.au/uv-sensor-v2.html)** > > This UV Sensor with GUVA-S12SD chip is suitable for detecting the UV raditation in sunlight. It can be used in UV Index Monitoring, DIY project, UV-A Lamp Monitoring, Plants growing Environmental monitoring...etc. (should I run and hide now?) Murray ---
**Author:** ![Murray125532](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/murray125532/32/6734_2.png) [@Murray125532](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Murray125532)\ **Post date:** [15 September 2022 12:18 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/10 "2022-09-15T12:18:30Z")
And there is this one from Adafruit … I was actually looking up the LTR390-UV-01 sensor, made by LiteOn optoelectronics - which Mouser can get in, but at a long lead time (20+ weeks) and big minimum order qty (5000) unfortunately … > **[Adafruit LTR390 UV Light Sensor - STEMMA QT / Qwiic](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-ltr390-uv-light-sensor-stemma-qt-qwiic.html)** > > The LTR390 is one of the few low-cost UV sensors available, and it's a pretty nice one! With both ambient light and UVA sensing with a peak spectral response between 300 and 350nm. You can use it for measuring how much sun you can get before needing... [LTR-390UV\_Final\_ DS\_V1 1.pdf](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/uploads/short-url/6nTw5GcIPlbok60UnlPEDaeW1rv.pdf) (1.9 MB) Maybe the way to go is to use the Adafruit module and muddle in code from Adafruit and PiicoDev systems - this could be ‘interesting’ . cheers Murray ---
**Author:** ![Michael](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/michael/32/3545_2.png) [@Michael](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Michael)\ **Post date:** [20 September 2022 02:16 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/piicodev-uv-sensor/15062/11 "2022-09-20T02:16:06Z")
hey, _that’s a nice part_ Thanks, and nice work @Murray125532 We’ll add this to the To-Do list! 😃