Esphome UV sensor?

[deanfourie (Dean)]

Hi, I am looking at adding a UV sensor to my weather station.

Can anyone recommend a UV sensor ideally I2C that is compatible with ESPhome?

Thanks

[sparkydave (🇦🇺 Dave)]

LTR390 UV and Ambient Light Sensor

[deanfourie (Dean)]

@sparkydave

LTR390 UV and Ambient Light Sensor — ESPHome

Thanks Dave. Do these need to be directly exposed to the sun?

I plan to integrate it with my current weather station and thinking of the best place to position it.

[sparkydave (🇦🇺 Dave)]

@deanfourie

Do these need to be directly exposed to the sun?

I haven’t used one myself but it’s going to need light hitting it in order to work. I would probably cut a small window in the top of that enclosure and glue in a small piece of clear perplex.

[deanfourie (Dean)]

Yea ok I was think along the same lines if direct sunlight is required.

Thank you!