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@Opaquer

The problem with diy is making it look good.

Here’s my write up.

Outdoor Lux Sensor

@groston and @terryhonn Here is how I created my outside light sensor: Hook-up the BH1750 to your ESP as follows: [lux] Load up this config to your ESP: esphome: name: lux-sensor platform: ESP32 board: mhetesp32minikit wifi: ssid: 'WAPLO' # CHANGE THIS SECTION TO SUIT YOUR NETWORK password: !secret wifi_pwd manual_ip: static_ip: 10.1.1.76 gateway: 10.1.1.1 subnet: 255.255.255.0 api: # password: !secret api_password ## No longer recommended if using encryption. #…

I used these sensors:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000074413299.html

They include their own little dome so it is a lot easier to make it look good mounting it on whatever project box you want.