TCS230 colour sensor
The TCS230 is a color sensor used to detect and measure the color of an object. It features an array of photodiodes with red, green, and blue filters, along with a built-in RGB color sensing element. The sensor is widely used in various applications, including color recognition, sorting systems, and educational projects.
Key Features:
- Integrated RGB color sensing
- High resolution with 8x8 photodiode array
- Adjustable light sensitivity
- Provides digital output (frequency) proportional to the color intensity
- Simple interfacing with microcontrollers
- Compact size and low power consumption
- Photodiode Array: 8x8 pixels (64 total)
- Output: Digital frequency output (proportional to color intensity)
- Operating Voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V DC
- Current Consumption: Approximately 10mA
- Light Sensitivity: Adjustable via external resistors
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
- Dimensions: 13.8 mm x 13.8 mm
- Package: 8-pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier)
- Color Recognition: Detect and identify colors in various applications
- Sorting Systems: Sort objects based on color for automation processes
- Educational Projects: Teach principles of color sensing and electronics
- Robotics: Use in robots for color-based tasks and navigation
- Quality Control: Check color consistency in manufacturing processes
- Connect the TCS230 sensor to a microcontroller or development board according to the pinout configuration.
- Configure the sensor’s light sensitivity using external resistors if needed.
- Read the frequency output corresponding to the intensity of each color (red, green, blue) using the microcontroller.
- Process the color data for your application, such as color detection or sorting.
- Ensure the sensor is connected correctly to avoid damage.
- Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight or intense light sources to prevent saturation and inaccurate readings.
- Handle with care to avoid damage to the delicate photodiode array.