Parallax Inc Colour Sensor Development Tool Module 5.0V Serial 1-Wire 44uW/cm² Sensitivity 44x23x17mm 28380

Parallax Inc 28380 Colour Sensor Development Tool Module is an advanced miniature colour and light sensor designed for precision colour detection and generation applications at 5.0V DC power. Its integrated RGB LED acts as both colour illuminator and generator, enabling accurate measurement of colour components by sequentially illuminating samples with red, green, and blue light. The sensor's broad-spectrum light-to-voltage converter captures reflected light intensities, outputting data as discrete RGB values.

The module uses a single-pin asynchronous serial 1-Wire communication protocol, simplifying interface and control through a microcontroller onboard. This microcontroller manages detailed colour detection and generation functions, including EEPROM storage for custom programs and an autorun capability to automate processes with just a power supply.

With compact dimensions of 44 x 23 x 17 mm, this colour sensor module is suitable for embedding in robotic systems, STEM education kits, and various sensor development projects. The module plugs conveniently into servo headers or wireless breadboards, offering versatile hardware integration. Its high sensitivity to ambient light, down to 44 microwatts per square centimetre per least significant bit, allows operation in varied lighting conditions.

As a RoHS-compliant module manufactured in China, it meets environmental standards for electronics components. Parallax provides extensive documentation and tutorials on their website to support experimentation and educational use of this and related sensor modules.

Detects a full range of colours with RGB LED illumination and reflection measurement. Broad-spectrum ambient light sensitivity down to 44uW/cm² per least significant bit. Single-pin serial 1-Wire asynchronous communication interface.

Onboard microcontroller manages colour detection, generation, and EEPROM storage. Compact size 44 x 23 x 17mm fits diverse development applications. Autorun feature allows predefined program execution upon power-up. Compatible with servo headers and wireless breadboards for flexible use.

RoHS-compliant and manufactured in China.

This sensor module is ideal for industrial, educational, research, robotics, and prototyping applications requiring precise colour and light sensing. Explore more Sensor Development Tools and components for electronics projects at EnvMart.