7. Color Sensor(EF05006)#

7.1. Introduction#

Color sensor aims to read the HUE values of the detected objects.

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7.3. Characteristic#

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

7.4. Specification#

Item Parameter
SKU EF05006
Connection RJ11
Type of Connection IIC
Working Voltage 3.3V
Size 55.8 x 23.8 mm

7.5. Outlook#

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7.6. Quick to Start#

7.6.1. Materials Required and Diagram#

Connect the Color sensor to IIC port and the OLED module to another IIC port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

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7.7. MakeCode Programming#

7.7.1. Step 1#

Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

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We need to add a package for programming, . Click “Extensions” in the bottom of the drawer and search with “PlanetX” in the dialogue box to download it.

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Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

7.7.2. Step 2#

7.7.3. Code as below:#

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7.7.5. Result#

The color of the detected object displays on the OLED module.

7.8. Python Programming#

7.8.1. Step 1#

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

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We need to add color.py for programming. Click “Load/Save” and then click “Show Files (1)” to see more choices, click “Add file” to add color.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.

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7.8.2. Step 2#

7.8.3. Reference#

from microbit import *
from color import *
color = COLOR()
while True:
    display.scroll(color.get_hue())

7.8.4. Result#

The HUE value displays on the micro:bit.

7.9. Relevant File#

7.10. Technique File#