TCS34725 Digital Color Detection Sensor – Accurate RGB & Ambient Light Module

The TCS34725 Digital Color Sensor Module is a high-precision module designed to detect RGB color values and measure ambient light intensity. It features a built-in IR blocking filter for accurate color measurements even under varying lighting conditions. The module communicates via the I2C interface, which allows easy integration with microcontrollers such as Arduino (https://electroway.org/product-category/arduino-and-accessories/arduino-boards/), NodeMcu (https://electroway.org/product-category/iot-and-smart-solutions/iot-modules/nodemcu/), or Raspberry Pi (https://electroway.org/product-category/electronic-accessories/mounts-and-cases/raspberry-pi-mounts-and-cases/).

Its compact design makes it ideal for color sensing applications, color sorting robots, light intensity monitoring, smart home devices, and interactive electronics projects. With its high sensitivity and adjustable integration time, the TCS34725 is capable of detecting subtle differences in color, enabling accurate color detection for automation and robotics projects.

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Sensor Type: TCS34725 digital color sensor

• Outputs: 16-bit digital red, green, blue, and clear light data

• Interface: I2C (supports Arduino, NodeMcu, Raspberry Pi)

• Operating Voltage: 3.3 V – 5 V DC

• Integrated IR Filter: Ensures accurate color detection under ambient light

• Detection Range: High sensitivity to RGB and clear light

• Applications: Color sensing, ambient light detection, robotics, DIY electronics

🛠 Applications & Uses

• Color Detection & Sorting Robots — Detect and sort objects by color.

• Ambient Light Sensing — Adjust lighting systems automatically based on environmental light.

• DIY Electronics Projects — Integrate with Arduino or NodeMcu for interactive projects.

• Industrial Automation — Color monitoring in production lines for quality control.

• Smart Home Automation — Automatic color or light-based triggers for devices.

• Educational & R&D Applications — Learn and experiment with color measurement and sensing systems.

⚠ Precautions & Best Practices

• Avoid exposing the sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods to prevent saturation.

• Operate within 3.3 V–5 V DC to ensure proper function.

• Use proper I2C pull-up resistors when connecting multiple sensors.

• Keep the sensor lens clean for accurate readings.

• Calibrate sensor readings for precise color detection in critical applications.

🔗 Internal Links

• Electronics Components — https://electroway.org/product-category/electronics-components/

• Arduino & Accessories — https://electroway.org/product-category/arduino-and-accessories/

• Tools & Accessories — https://electroway.org/product-category/tools-and-accessories/

• ICs — https://electroway.org/product-category/ics/

🎥 YouTube Tutorial / Setup Guide

Watch Video:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Gy6erwbLFew

4. Product Summary

The TCS34725 Digital Color Sensor Module is a versatile and precise module for RGB color detection and ambient light sensing. Compatible with Arduino, NodeMcu, and Raspberry Pi, it is ideal for robotics, automation, color-sorting applications, and smart home projects. Its high sensitivity and built-in IR filter ensure accurate color measurement under varying light conditions.