2d. Colour Sensor

Exercise proper precautions when handling sensitive electronics!

Overview

The colour sensor senses the color.

What you need

• Colour Sensor V3 (plugs into the I2C port on the roboRIO)

Specs

• Built-in white LED
• LED power is switchable with built-in switch
• Max Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Sensor Type: I2C
• Measurement channels: Red, Green, Blue, Alpha, and Proximity
• Proximity Sensor Range: 1cm - 10cm
• Mounting Holes: 2 x M3 Holes on a 32mm pitch
• Dimensions: 41.7mm x 17mm x 15mm

Code

private final ColorSensorV3 m_colorSensor = new ColorSensorV3(i2cPort);

side note for colour sensor

Resources

• Color Sensor V3 JavaDoc
• Color Sensor