Flora Color Sensor with White Illumination LED - TCS34725

With this amazing color light sensor, your electronics can now perceive the world in vivid colors. We've sourced the top - notch color sensor on the market, the TCS34725, equipped with RGB and Clear light sensing elements. An on - chip IR blocking filter, right next to the color - sensing photodiodes, reduces the IR part of the incoming light. This allows for super - accurate color measurements, giving you truer colors than most sensors because humans can't see IR. It also boasts an amazing 3,800,000:1 dynamic range with adjustable integration time and gain, making it perfect for use behind darkened glass or fabric. To ensure consistent color readings, we've included a neutral 4150°K temperature LED with a MOSFET driver on board. You can easily turn it on during sensing and off afterward to save power. Connect it to a Flora via I2C, and our example code will quickly get you up and running with 4 - channel readings. A detailed tutorial is on the way. For now, check out our Arduino library and follow the tutorial to install. Just connect 3V to the 3V Flora output, Ground to common ground, SCL to I2C Clock, and SDA to I2C Data on your Flora. All the pins align nicely, and you can even chain other sensors like a lux sensor or accelerometer. Restart the IDE, select the example Flora sketch, and start testing colors by placing your favorite fruits near the sensor!

Using this color sensor is a breeze. First, connect the sensor to your Flora device. Link 3V to the 3V Flora output, Ground to common ground, SCL to I2C Clock, and SDA to I2C Data. The pins are lined up for easy connection, and you can even add other sensors like a lux sensor or accelerometer. Once connected, use our example code to start getting 4 - channel readings. If you want to use the LED for better color consistency, you can turn it on when sensing and off when you're done to save power. For software setup, check out our Arduino library and follow the installation tutorial. Restart your IDE and select the example Flora sketch. As for maintenance, keep the sensor clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or harsh chemicals. And remember, the IR filter is what gives you accurate color readings, so be careful not to damage it.