APDS9960 RGB Gesture Sensor Detection I2C Breakout Module for Arduino
The APDS9960 RGB Gesture Sensor Detection I2C Breakout Module for Arduino is a compact and powerful board featuring the APDS-9960 sensor. This versatile sensor can measure ambient light and color, detect proximity, and recognize touchless gestures, enabling effortless control of computers, microcontrollers, robots, and more with simple hand motions. It’s the same sensor used in the Samsung Galaxy S5, making it one of the most affordable and accessible gesture sensors available.
The APDS9960 is a high-performance device, equipped with UV and IR blocking filters, four diodes sensitive to multiple directions, and an I2C-compatible interface for easy integration into your projects.
For your convenience, we have broken out the following
- Pins: VL (optional power to IR LED); GND (Ground), VCC (power to APDS-9960 sensor), SDA (I2C data), SCL (I2C clock); and INT (interrupt). Each APDS-9960 also has a detection range of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm).
ApplicationsÂ
Gesture Detection.
Color Sense.
Ambient Light Sensing.
Cell Phone Touch Screen Disable.
Mechanical Switch Replacement.
FeaturesÂ
Operational Voltage: 3.3V.
Operating Range: 4-8in (10-20cm).
I2C Interface (I2C Address: 0x39).
Ambient Light and RGB Color Sensing, Proximity
Sensing, and Gesture Detection in an Optical Module
Ambient Light and RGB Color Sensing
– UV and IR blocking filters
– Programmable gain and integration time
– Very high sensitivity – Ideally suited for operation
behind dark glass
Proximity Sensing
– Trimmed to provide a consistent reading
– Ambient light rejection
– Offset compensation
– Programmable driver for IR LED current
– Saturation indicator bit
Complex Gesture Sensing
– Four separate diodes sensitive to different directions
– Ambient light rejection
– Offset compensation
– Programmable driver for IR LED current
– 32 dataset storage FIFO
– Interrupt driven I2C communication
I2C-bus Fast Mode Compatible Interface
– Data Rates up to 400 kHz
– Dedicated Interrupt Pin
Pin Configuration
| Pin | Detail |
| VL | Optional Power to it LED if PS Jumper is disconnected.
Must Be 3-4.5v |
| GND | Connect to Ground. |
| VCC | Used to power the APDS-6690 sensor.
Must be 2.4-3.6v |
| SDA | i2c data |
| SCL | i2c clock |
| INT | External interrupt pin. Active LOW on interrupt event. |
Package IncludesÂ
1 x APDS9960 RGB Gesture Sensor Detection I2C Breakout Module for Arduino.
1 x Header Set (Without Soldered).
APDS9960 Datasheet
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