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- Color Sensor Recognition Module GY-31 TCS3200
- RGB & Color Recognition
Features
- Advanced Color Sensing : 8 x 8 photodiode array enables detection of a wide color spectrum with high accuracy.
- Voltage Range : Operates on 3V to 5V, compatible with common microcontroller power levels.
- Output Flexibility : Square wave output frequency voltage range 0 to 5V.
- Bright White LED Illumination : Ensures reliable color detection in varying lighting conditions.
- Power Management : Power-down feature reduces energy consumption when not in use.
- Temperature Stability : Maintains consistent performance across temperature variations.
- Compact Size : Approximately 33 x 33 x 25mm for easy integration.
- Microcontroller Compatibility : Works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other MCU platforms.
- High-Resolution Conversion : Converts light intensity to frequency with precision for accurate color detection.
- Programmable Features : Fine-tune color detection and full-scale output frequency for custom applications.
- Optimal Detection Distance : Best performance at 1cm from the object.
- Educational and Industrial Use : Ideal for robotics, color sorting, ambient light sensing, and automated control systems.
Specifications
- Chip: TCS3200
- Input voltage: DC 3 ~ 5V
- Output frequency voltage: 0 ~ 5V
- Bright white LED lights for illumination
- Power-down feature for energy saving
- Stable temperature coefficient
- Module dimensions: 33 x 33 x 25mm (approx)
- Directly interfaces with microcontrollers
- Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- High-resolution light-to-frequency conversion
- Programmable color and output frequency
- Optimal detection distance: 1cm
- Easy integration for robotics, automation, and educational projects
Pinout of the Module
| Pin | Description |
|---|---|
| VCC | Module power supply (2.7V to 5.5V) |
| GND | Ground connection |
| OUT | Output signal (square wave frequency proportional to light intensity) |
| S0 | Output Frequency Scaling Selection Input |
| S1 | Output Frequency Scaling Selection Input |
| S2 | Photodiode Type Selection Input |
| S3 | Photodiode Type Selection Input |
| LED | LED illumination control |
Applications
- Color detection and recognition in robotics and automation systems
- Color sorting and quality control in industrial setups
- Ambient light and intensity measurement
- Educational projects and experiments with Arduino or Raspberry Pi
- LED color calibration and sensing
Features
- Advanced Color Sensing : 8 x 8 photodiode array enables detection of a wide color spectrum with high accuracy.
- Voltage Range : Operates on 3V to 5V, compatible with common microcontroller power levels.
- Output Flexibility : Square wave output frequency voltage range 0 to 5V.
- Bright White LED Illumination : Ensures reliable color detection in varying lighting conditions.
- Power Management : Power-down feature reduces energy consumption when not in use.
- Temperature Stability : Maintains consistent performance across temperature variations.
- Compact Size : Approximately 33 x 33 x 25mm for easy integration.
- Microcontroller Compatibility : Works with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other MCU platforms.
- High-Resolution Conversion : Converts light intensity to frequency with precision for accurate color detection.
- Programmable Features : Fine-tune color detection and full-scale output frequency for custom applications.
- Optimal Detection Distance : Best performance at 1cm from the object.
- Educational and Industrial Use : Ideal for robotics, color sorting, ambient light sensing, and automated control systems.
Specifications
- Chip: TCS3200
- Input voltage: DC 3 ~ 5V
- Output frequency voltage: 0 ~ 5V
- Bright white LED lights for illumination
- Power-down feature for energy saving
- Stable temperature coefficient
- Module dimensions: 33 x 33 x 25mm (approx)
- Directly interfaces with microcontrollers
- Compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
- High-resolution light-to-frequency conversion
- Programmable color and output frequency
- Optimal detection distance: 1cm
- Easy integration for robotics, automation, and educational projects
Pinout of the Module
| Pin | Description |
|---|---|
| VCC | Module power supply (2.7V to 5.5V) |
| GND | Ground connection |
| OUT | Output signal (square wave frequency proportional to light intensity) |
| S0 | Output Frequency Scaling Selection Input |
| S1 | Output Frequency Scaling Selection Input |
| S2 | Photodiode Type Selection Input |
| S3 | Photodiode Type Selection Input |
| LED | LED illumination control |
Applications
- Color detection and recognition in robotics and automation systems
- Color sorting and quality control in industrial setups
- Ambient light and intensity measurement
- Educational projects and experiments with Arduino or Raspberry Pi
- LED color calibration and sensing

