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Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor

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I2C multi-function sensor breakout providing gesture recognition (4 directions), RGB+clear ambient light, and proximity sensing via the APDS9960. Works at 3.3 V; use the STEMMA QT variant for solderless wiring.

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  • Adafruit$7.50
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  • Kiwi Electronics€8.70
  • Pimoroni£7.50

Offers

  • Adafruit$7.50
  • ?DigiKey$7.50
  • Kiwi Electronics€8.70
  • Pimoroni£7.50

Pinout

  • VIN

    Main power input. Adafruit Learn says to power it with the same logic level as the microcontroller, for example 5 V on a 5 V Arduino.

    Type · powerVoltage · 3-5V logic/power context from Learn page
  • 3Vo

    3.3 V regulator output. Learn states up to 100 mA may be drawn from this output.

    Type · powerVoltage · 3.3V output, up to 100mA
  • GND

    Common ground for power and logic.

    Type · ground
  • SCL

    I2C clock line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.

    Type · signalVoltage · 3-5VDC level-shifted logic
  • SDA

    I2C data line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.

    Type · signalVoltage · 3-5VDC level-shifted logic
  • INT

    Interrupt output. Learn states it is 3 V logic and can indicate a new reading or threshold event.

    Type · signalVoltage · 3V logic
  • STEMMA QT

    STEMMA QT connector for I2C connection to STEMMA QT boards or accessories.

    Type · connector
PinPositionTypeFunctionVoltage
VINpowerMain power input. Adafruit Learn says to power it with the same logic level as the microcontroller, for example 5 V on a 5 V Arduino.3-5V logic/power context from Learn page
3Vopower3.3 V regulator output. Learn states up to 100 mA may be drawn from this output.3.3V output, up to 100mA
GNDgroundCommon ground for power and logic.
SCLsignalI2C clock line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.3-5VDC level-shifted logic

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I2C · Analog · 3.3 – 5 V · Breakout

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Module pins: VIN, 3Vo, GND, SCL, SDA, INT. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.

Light & color

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SDAsignalI2C data line. Learn states it has a 10K pullup and is level shifted for 3-5 VDC use.3-5VDC level-shifted logic
INTsignalInterrupt output. Learn states it is 3 V logic and can indicate a new reading or threshold event.3V logic
STEMMA QTconnectorSTEMMA QT connector for I2C connection to STEMMA QT boards or accessories.