Description

TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor

Name: TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor
SKU: ASK0027
Availability: OutOfStock

Product Description:

The TCS230 Color Recognition Sensor is a highly precise and reliable color sensor module designed for a variety of applications. This module is capable of detecting and differentiating colors in a wide spectrum using an array of photodiodes. It converts the color detected into a square wave output proportional to the intensity of the color. Its small size, accuracy, and versatility make it ideal for electronics projects, robotics, and automation systems.

Whether you’re building a color-sorting robot, a smart lighting system, or a creative DIY project, the TCS230 sensor provides dependable performance.

Key Features:

High Precision: Capable of detecting a wide range of colors with exceptional accuracy.
Programmable Output: Configurable output frequency scaling (100%, 20%, or 2%).
Photodiode Array: Includes 64 photodiodes (16 each for red, green, blue, and clear).
Compact Size: Easy to integrate into small-scale projects.
Wide Voltage Range: Operates between 2.7V to 5.5V, making it compatible with most microcontrollers.
Simple Interface: Outputs color information as a frequency that is easy to read with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other microcontrollers.

Summary:

1.imported chips TCS3200 PCB board with gold plating

2.TCS3200 is TCS230 upgrade version, the better

3.Power supply 3-5v

4.anti-light interference

5.white LED, can control the on and off.

6.can detect non-luminous object color

7.PCB dimensions: (L) 33mm * (W) 25mm

Package:

color sensor module*1

Applications:

Color-sorting robots
Smart home systems (lighting automation based on color detection)
Object tracking and sorting systems
Creative DIY projects
Industrial automation systems
Educational electronics experiments

How It Works:

The TCS230 uses a grid of photodiodes to measure light intensity in the red, green, and blue (RGB) spectrums. It outputs the data as a frequency signal, which can be easily interpreted using microcontrollers to determine the color of the object.

Compatibility:

Works seamlessly with:

Arduino
Raspberry Pi
STM32
ESP32
Other 3.3V and 5V microcontrollers

Interfacing TCS230/TCS3200 Color Sensor with Arduino

GND is a ground pin.

OE is the Output Enable pin. This pin is rarely used and on most modules is permanently enabled. If not already enabled then pull it LOW.

S0 & S1 pins are used to select the frequency scaling.

S2 & S3 pins are used to select the color array.

OUT pin is a TTL level square wave.

Wiring TCS230 Color Sensor to Arduino UNO

Hooking up the TCS 230 to an Arduino is very simple. Every pin is used except the Output Enable pin, and the module is powered safely from the 5-volt output of the Arduino.