Color Sensor(EF05006)
Introduction
Color sensor aims to read the HUE values of the detected objects.
Products Link
ELECFREAKS PlanetX Colour Sensor
Characteristic
Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.
Specification
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| SKU | EF05006 |
| Connection | RJ11 |
| Type of Connection | IIC |
| Working Voltage | 3.3V |
| Size | 55.8 x 23.8 mm |
Outlook
Quick to Start
Materials Required and Diagram
Connect the Color sensor to IIC port and the OLED module to another IIC port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.
MakeCode Programming
Step 1
Click "Advanced" in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.
We need to add a package for programming, . Click "Extensions" in the bottom of the drawer and search with "PlanetX" in the dialogue box to download it.
Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.
Step 2
Code as below:
Link
Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_1559o4XKEftb
You may also download it directly below:
Result
The color of the detected object displays on the OLED module.
Python Programming
Step 1
Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython
Go to Python editor
We need to add color.py for programming. Click "Load/Save" and then click "Show Files (1)" to see more choices, click "Add file" to add color.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.
Step 2
Reference
from microbit import *
from color import *
color = COLOR()
while True:
display.scroll(color.get_hue())
Result
The HUE value displays on the micro:bit.