Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

Characteristic Locus
Inheritance object ObservableBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> PollingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> > Bh1745
Implements IObservable<IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>> ISamplingSensor<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> ISensor<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> IDisposable ILightSensor ISamplingSensor<Illuminance> ISensor<Illuminance> II2cPeripheral
Inherited Members ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.Init(int, int) ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.Dispose(bool) ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.Dispose() ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.BusComms ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.ReadBuffer ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.WriteBuffer PollingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.StartUpdating(TimeSpan?) PollingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.StopUpdating() SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.samplingLock SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.ReadSensor() SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.RaiseEventsAndNotify(IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>) SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.Read() SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.SamplingTokenSource SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.Conditions SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.IsSampling SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.UpdateInterval SamplingSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.Updated ObservableBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.NotifyObservers(IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>) ObservableBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.Subscribe(IObserver<IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>>) ObservableBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.CreateObserver(Action<IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>>, Predicate<IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>>) ObservableBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>.observers object.Equals(object) object.Equals(object, object) object.GetHashCode() object.GetType() object.MemberwiseClone() object.ReferenceEquals(object, object) object.ToString()
Namespace Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light
Assembly Bh1745.dll

Syntax

public class Bh1745 : ByteCommsSensorBase<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>, IObservable<IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>>, ISamplingSensor<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>, ISensor<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>, IDisposable, ILightSensor, ISamplingSensor<Illuminance>, ISensor<Illuminance>, II2cPeripheral

Constructors

Bh1745(II2cBus, byte)

Create a new BH17545 color sensor object

Declaration
public Bh1745(II2cBus i2cBus, byte address = 56)

Parameters

Type Name Description
II2cBus i2cBus
byte address

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

Properties

AdcGain

Gets or sets the ADC gain of the sensor

Declaration
public Bh1745.AdcGainTypes AdcGain { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
Bh1745.AdcGainTypes

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

CompensationMultipliers

Gets or sets the channel compensation multipliers which are used to scale the channel measurements

Declaration
public Bh1745.ChannelMultipliers CompensationMultipliers { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
Bh1745.ChannelMultipliers

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

DefaultI2cAddress

The default I2C address for the peripheral

Declaration
public byte DefaultI2cAddress { get; }

Property Value

Type Description
byte

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

Illuminance

The current Illuminance value

Declaration
public Illuminance? Illuminance { get; }

Property Value

Type Description
Illuminance?

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

InterruptIsEnabled

Gets or sets whether the interrupt pin is enabled

Declaration
public bool InterruptIsEnabled { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
bool

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

InterruptPersistence

Gets or sets the persistence function of the interrupt

Declaration
public Bh1745.InterruptTypes InterruptPersistence { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
Bh1745.InterruptTypes

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

InterruptReset

Interrupt reset status

Declaration
public Bh1745.InterruptStatus InterruptReset { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
Bh1745.InterruptStatus

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

InterruptSignalIsActive

Is the interrupt active

Declaration
public bool InterruptSignalIsActive { get; }

Property Value

Type Description
bool

Remarks

Bh1745
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Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

InterruptSource

Gets or sets the source channel that triggers the interrupt

Declaration
public Bh1745.InterruptChannels InterruptSource { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
Bh1745.InterruptChannels

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

IsMeasurementActive

Is the sensor actively measuring

Declaration
public bool IsMeasurementActive { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
bool

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

LatchBehavior

Gets or sets how the interrupt pin latches

Declaration
public Bh1745.LatchBehaviorTypes LatchBehavior { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
Bh1745.LatchBehaviorTypes

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

LowerInterruptThreshold

Gets or sets the lower interrupt threshold

Declaration
public ushort LowerInterruptThreshold { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
ushort

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

MeasurementTime

Gets or sets the currently set measurement time

Declaration
public Bh1745.MeasurementTimeType MeasurementTime { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
Bh1745.MeasurementTimeType

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

UpperInterruptThreshold

Gets or sets the upper interrupt threshold

Declaration
public ushort UpperInterruptThreshold { get; set; }

Property Value

Type Description
ushort

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

Methods

RaiseEventsAndNotify(IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>)

Raise events for subscribers and notify of value changes

Declaration
protected override void RaiseEventsAndNotify(IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> changeResult)

Parameters

Type Name Description
IChangeResult<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> changeResult

The updated sensor data

Overrides

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

ReadBlueDataRegister()

Reads the blue data register of the sensor

Declaration
protected ushort ReadBlueDataRegister()

Returns

Type Description
ushort

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

ReadClearDataRegister()

Reads the clear data register of the sensor

Declaration
protected ushort ReadClearDataRegister()

Returns

Type Description
ushort

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

ReadGreenDataRegister()

Reads the green data register of the sensor

Declaration
protected ushort ReadGreenDataRegister()

Returns

Type Description
ushort

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

ReadMeasurementIsValid()

Reads whether the last measurement is valid

Declaration
protected bool ReadMeasurementIsValid()

Returns

Type Description
bool

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

ReadRedDataRegister()

Reads the red data register of the sensor

Declaration
protected ushort ReadRedDataRegister()

Returns

Type Description
ushort

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

ReadSensor()

Reads data from the sensor

Declaration
protected override Task<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)> ReadSensor()

Returns

Type Description
Task<(Illuminance? AmbientLight, Color? Color, bool Valid)>

The latest sensor reading

Overrides

Meadow.Foundation.SamplingSensorBase<(Meadow.Units.Illuminance? AmbientLight, Meadow.Foundation.Color? Color, bool Valid)>.ReadSensor()

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

Reset()

Resets the device to the default configuration On reset the sensor goes to power down mode

Declaration
protected void Reset()

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram:

Events

IlluminanceUpdated

Raised when the luminosity changes

Declaration
public event EventHandler<IChangeResult<Illuminance>> IlluminanceUpdated

Event Type

Type Description
EventHandler<IChangeResult<Illuminance>>

Remarks

Bh1745
Status Status badge: working
Source code GitHub
Datasheet(s) GitHub
NuGet package NuGet Gallery for Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Light.Bh1745

The BH1745 is a RGB color and luminance sensor that communicates over I2C.

Code Example

Bh1745 sensor;
RgbPwmLed rgbLed;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    sensor = new Bh1745(Device.CreateI2cBus());

    // instantiate our onboard LED that we'll show the color with
    rgbLed = new RgbPwmLed(
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedRed,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedGreen,
        Device.Pins.OnboardLedBlue,
        commonType: CommonType.CommonAnode);

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified
    var consumer = Bh1745.CreateObserver(
        handler: result => Resolver.Log.Info($"Observer: filter satisfied: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux, old: {result.Old?.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux"),

        // only notify if the visible light changes by 100 lux (put your hand over the sensor to trigger)
        filter: result =>
        {
            if (result.Old is { } old)
            {
                // returns true if > 100lux change
                return ((result.New.AmbientLight.Value - old.AmbientLight.Value).Abs().Lux > 100);
            }
            return false;
        });

    sensor.Subscribe(consumer);

    //classical .NET events can also be used:
    sensor.Updated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Ambient Light: {result.New.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
        Resolver.Log.Info($"  Color: {result.New.Color}");

        if (result.New.Color is { } color)
        {
            rgbLed.SetColor(color);
        }
    };

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override async Task Run()
{
    var result = await sensor.Read();

    Resolver.Log.Info("Initial Readings:");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Visible Light: {result.AmbientLight?.Lux:N2}Lux");
    Resolver.Log.Info($" Color: {result.Color}");

    if (result.Color is { } color)
    {
        rgbLed.SetColor(color);
    }

    sensor.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1));
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To wire a Bh1745 to your Meadow board, connect the following:

Bh1745 Meadow Pin
GND GND
SCL D08 (SCL)
SDA D07 (SDA)
VCC 3V3

It should look like the following diagram: