Description
TCS3200 Color Sensor Module for MCU Arduino The TCS3200 Color Sensor Module for MCU Arduino is a highly versatile and accurate color sensor module designed to detect and recognize colors using a combination of red, green, and blue light. This color sensor stands out due to its efficient conversion of light intensity to frequency, allowing direct communication with microcontrollers. It's ideal for projects requiring color detection and recognition, making it perfect for robotics, automation systems, or any application needing color feedback. It’s a top choice for color sensor and color sensing sensor tasks, as well as for those in need of sophisticated color detectors for projects.
Key Features - TCS3200 Color Sensor Module for MCU Arduino
- High-resolution conversion of light intensity to frequency
- Operating Voltage: 3V-5V
- Programmable color and full-scale output frequency
- Communicates directly with a microcontroller
- Low-profile surface mount package
- Compatible with most microcontrollers
- Features selectable filters for red, green, and blue light
Applications
This color detection sensor is employed in various applications that require accurate color recognition and detection. It's commonly used in automated systems for sorting or quality control. In robotics, it is used for obstacle avoidance based on color distinction or guiding line-following robots. Other uses include consumer electronics for color detection and industrial automation systems needing color recognition capabilities. The rgb color sensor is designed to provide reliable results across different settings, enhancing its utility in numerous applications.
Technical Specifications
Product Specification | Value |
Operating Voltage (V) | 3 to 5 |
Detection Range (mm) | 100 |
Length (mm) | 32 |
Width (mm) | 25 |
Height (mm) | 11 |
Weight (g) | 4 |
Sensor Array | 8 x 8 photodiodes |
Photodiodes per Color Filter | 16 (for red, green, blue, and clear) |
How to Use - TCS3200 Color Sensor Module for MCU Arduino
- Connect the sensor pins to your microcontroller: VCC and GND for power.
- Use S0 and S1 for frequency scaling, and S2, S3 for photodiode color selection.
- Output the frequency signal from the OUT pin to the microcontroller.
- Control the on-board LED to illuminate the object being sensed.
- Select the desired color filter with mode pins for accurate measurement.
- Calibrate the output frequency to improve color recognition accuracy.
Package Includes
- 1 x TCS3200 Color Recognition Sensor Module
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Specification
Model Type | Color Sensor Module |
Operating Voltage (V) | 3 to 5 |
Detection Range (mm) | 100 |
Length (mm) | 32 |
Width (mm) | 25 |
Height (mm) | 11 |
Weight (g) | 4 |
Shipping Weight | 5 |
Shipping Dimensions | 5x4x3 |
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