The 5mm LDR light dependent resistor sensor changes resistance based on how much light hits it. In bright conditions the ldr sensor resistance drops to 10 to 20kΩ, and in darkness it rises to several hundred kilohms. Place it in a voltage divider with a fixed resistor and connect to any Arduino or ESP analog pin to read light levels.
One honest limitation is that the light dependent resistor has a response time of 20ms to increase and 30ms to decrease, so rapidly flickering light sources may not read accurately. Students and hobbyists this 5mm ldr sensor for automatic lighting, alarm triggers, and line-following builds. Drop it into a breadboard, add a 10K pull-down, and read the analog pin.
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Features:
- Light resistance of 10 to 20kΩ gives a usable voltage shift across a divider circuit
- Maximum voltage rating of 150V allows use in both low-voltage and mains-adjacent sensing circuits
- Through-hole mount with 2-pin legs fits standard breadboard and PCB pads directly
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Mount | Through Hole |
| Number of Pins | 2 |
| Light Resistance | 10 – 20 kΩ |
| Maximum Voltage | 150 V |
| Maximum Power | 100 mW |
| Spectrum Peak Value | 540 nm |
| Response Time Increase | 20 ms |
| Response Time Decrease | 30 ms |
| Diameter | 5 mm |
Applications:
- Night lamp project uses this to switch on a light when the room gets dark
- 5mm LDR light dependent resistor sensor reads brightness and adjusts fan speed automatically
- A light dependent resistor in a line follower reads surface reflection and steers the robot
Package Includes:
- 1 x 5mm LDR Light Dependent Resistor Sensor














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