333002 Developer boards - Gesture recognition / RGB sensor, APDS-9960

The APDS-9960 is a small sensor that performs four different measurements simultaneously. It detects movements in front of it (up, down, left, right) and can identify the proximity of objects. It also has an ambient light sensor and a color sensor that provides red, green and blue (RGB) output. This sensor with its many functions was even built into the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone.

All gestures are recognized at a distance of 10 to 20 cm, and the sensor has built-in UV and IR filters to ensure that it is not confused by other light sources. The connection is made via the familiar I2C communication.

Due to its long service life, the breakout board can be used for a long time without concern. To prevent damage to the sensor, it should not be immersed in water or frozen. Highly corrosive gases weaken the sensor considerably.

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