Is TCS3200 Color Sensor Frequency Module Compatible with Arduino Ecosystem?
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VERDICT: [ COMPATIBLE (MANUAL CONFIG REQUIRED) ]
Protocol: Frequency Pulse / 3.3V
Bridge Needed: NO
Electrical Specifications
Always confirm pin assignments against the manufacturer datasheet before wiring.
Not yet documented.
Electrical specifications for this device have not been confirmed against a manufacturer
datasheet, so none are shown here rather than showing estimates.
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Compatibility Overview
Programmable color light sensor converting color intensity to pulse frequency for sorting automation.
Wiring
Host connections for this device
No standard signal reference applies to Frequency Pulse / 3.3V: it has no fixed bus
pinout, so the host pins are ones you choose. Check the silkscreen and the
datasheet for this board's own pin order.
Technical Specification Matrix
| Feature / Attribute | Specification / Status |
|---|---|
| Hardware Protocol | Frequency Pulse / 3.3V |
| Bridge Required | NO |
| Border Router Needed | None |
| Hardware Capabilities & Peripherals | Red Frequency Green Frequency Blue Frequency Discovered by the integration at pairing time. Which of these appear depends on your integration and its version. |
| Pairing Complexity | Intermediate |
| Factory Reset Instruction | Press BOOT button while resetting. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does TCS3200 Color Sensor Frequency Module work without an internet connection?
100% local pulse frequency counting.
How is TCS3200 Color Sensor Frequency Module powered and wired to the host board?
5V VCC S0=GPIO16 S1=GPIO17 S2=GPIO18 S3=GPIO19 OUT=GPIO23.
How does the host board reach Arduino Ecosystem?
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz.
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