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Color Sensor(EF05006)

Introduction​

Color sensor aims to read the HUE values of the detected objects.

ELECFREAKS PlanetX Colour Sensor

Characteristic​

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

Specification​

ItemParameter
SKUEF05006
ConnectionRJ11
Type of ConnectionIIC
Working Voltage3.3V
Size55.8 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: 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.

Relevant File​

Technique File​