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Update VEML6075 sensor information about UV measurement
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theyosh committed Jan 18, 2024
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Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, this sensor can be used in portable electronic product, wearable device, weather station, flame detecting and so on.

### Disclaimer

This sensor will **not** work well with UVB lights. This sensor needs IR light and UV light to work. UVB lights do not emit IR light. So this sensor can only be used to measure (direct) sunlight. [Source](https://github.com/theyosh/TerrariumPI/issues/875#issuecomment-1893449766)

### Features

- Operating Voltage: 3.3V~5V
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- Mount Hole Pitch: 15mm
- Operating Temperature: -40℃~+85℃

**to get more accurate measurement, the sensor should direct to ultraviolet light source.**

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