TCS3200 Color Recognition Sensor Module RGB Light Detection

Description

Description

The TCS3200 Color Recognition Sensor Module is a light-to-frequency sensing module designed for accurate RGB color detection. It integrates the TCS3200 color converter with onboard white LEDs to ensure stable illumination and reliable readings. The module outputs square-wave frequency signals proportional to detected color intensity, enabling direct interfacing with microcontrollers. It operates at 35 V DC and supports selectable frequency scaling for flexible performance control. This module is widely used in robotics, automation systems, and educational electronics projects.

Features

• TCS3200 color light-to-frequency converter

• Full RGB and clear light detection

• Selectable output frequency scaling

• Square-wave digital frequency output

• Onboard white LED illumination

• 35 V DC operating voltage

• Direct microcontroller interfacing

• Compact PCB module design

Specifications

• Sensor Type: TCS3200 color light-to-frequency converter

• Operating Voltage: 35 V DC

• Output Signal: Digital square-wave frequency

• Frequency Scaling: 100%, 20%, 2% selectable

• Color Detection: Red, Green, Blue, Clear

• Onboard LEDs: 4 white LEDs

• Interface Type: Digital I/O pins

• PCB Dimensions: 31 24 mm

• Operating Principle: Light intensity to frequency conversion

• Compatible Platforms: Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32

Links

• TCS3200 Datasheet
• Arduino library
• Guide for TCS230/TCS3200 Color Sensor with Arduino
• TCS3200 Color Sensor 3D Model
• MoleBox: Color sensor module

Tutorials

• Tutorial 9 – How to test GY-31 TCS3200 Color Sensor with Arduino Uno