APDS9960 GY-9960 RGB IR Gesture sensor
Description:
The APDS9960 GY-9960 RGB IR Gesture Sensor is a highly integrated sensor module that provides RGB color sensing, ambient light sensing, proximity detection, and gesture recognition capabilities. It combines an advanced optical sensor with an I2C interface, making it easy to integrate into various applications requiring color and gesture detection.
Key Features:
- RGB color sensing: Detects red, green, and blue color components.
- Ambient light sensing: Measures ambient light levels.
- Proximity detection: Detects objects within a certain range.
- Gesture recognition: Supports 4-directional gesture detection (up, down, left, right).
- I2C interface: Easy communication with microcontrollers and development boards.
- Low power consumption: Suitable for battery-operated devices.
- Integrated IR LED: Provides illumination for proximity and gesture detection.
- Sensor: APDS9960
- Operating Voltage: 2.4V to 3.6V DC
- Communication Interface: I2C (default address: 0x39)
- Proximity Detection Range: Up to 10 cm
- Gesture Sensing Range: Typically 5 cm to 15 cm
- Color Sensing: 16-bit resolution for RGB values
- Dimensions: Compact module size (refer to datasheet for exact dimensions)
- Weight: Lightweight design
- Consumer electronics: Used in smartphones, tablets, and other devices for gesture control and color sensing.
- Home automation: Enables gesture-based control of lighting and appliances.
- Robotics: Provides gesture and proximity detection for interactive robots.
- Gaming: Enhances gaming experience with gesture recognition.
- Health and fitness devices: Monitors ambient light and proximity in wearable devices.