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Beginner
Skill guide
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If you just want to measure light using the built-in facility then you just need a micro:bit.
When it comes to the choice of resistor to use, I have used a 2.2kΩ resistor here, but a 1kΩ or 10kΩ resistor will also work, but will change the range of readings.
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