SparkFun RGB and Gesture Sensor - APDS-9960
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APDS-9960 breakout measuring ambient light, RGB color, proximity (10–20cm), and directional gestures via I2C at 3.3V. Four directional photodiodes enable gesture detection; includes interrupt output.
Pinout
- VL1
VL
Type · power - GND2
GND
Type · ground - VCC3
VCC
Type · power - SDA4
SDA
Type · i2c-data - SCL5
SCL
Type · i2c-clock - INT6
Start wiring
I2C · Analog · 3.3 – 5 V · Breakout
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Module pins: VL, VCC, GND, SDA, SCL. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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