5.7 KiB
COLOR
SKU:U009
Description
COLOR is color recognition unit integrated with TCS3472 chipset. As the name says, COLOR is able to detect color value and return RGB data as response.
Identify color principle: The TCS3472 chipset integrated with 3*4 array of filtered photodiodes and a 16 bit analog-to-digital embedded converters. Out of the 12 photodiodes, 3 have red filters, 3 have green filters, 3 have blue filters and 3 have no filter (clear), which gives a total range of RGBA (RGB + Transparency)
When detecting the color of an object the TCS3472 returns data from four channels: red(R), green(G), blue(B) and clear(C)(non-filtered). The response from the red, green and blue channels (RGB) can be used to determine a particular source’s chromaticity coordinates (x, y).
Chromaticity Calculation Process Overview:
When we get coordinates (x, y), please reference the below figure so as to get the recommended color.
This Unit communicates with the M5Core via the GROVE A interface(I2C). Address is 0x29.
Product Features
Includes
- 1x COLOR Unit
- 1x Grove Cable
Applications
- Product Color Verification
- Color tracking robot
Specification
| Resources | Parameter |
|---|---|
| IC | TCS3472 |
| Workingtemperaturerange | -40°C~85°C |
| Communication protocol | I2C：0x29 |
| Net weight | 4g |
| Gross weight | 17g |
| Product Size | 32.2*24.2*8.2mm |
| Package Size | 67*53*12mm |
Related Links
- Datasheet - TCS3472
EasyLoader
EasyLoader is a concise and fast program writer, which has a built-in case program related to the product. It can be burned to the main control by simple steps to perform a series of function verification. Please install the corresponding driver according to the device type. M5Core host Please click here to view the CP210X driver installation tutorial, M5StickC/V/T/ATOM series can be used without driver)
Description:
The sensor collects the current CRGB value and prints it out through the serial port.
Schematic
PinMap
| M5Core(GROVE A) | GPIO22 | GPIO21 | 5V | GND |
| COLOR Unit | SCL | SDA | 5V | GND |
Example
1. Arduino
The code below is incomplete. To get the complete code, please click here
After burning this example firmware, PC serial terminal will print original value RGBC (red, green, blue, clear).
2. UIFlow
Last updated: 2020-12-11
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