Fermion: TCS3430 Tristimulus Color Sensor - Example Code for Arduino-Read Data

This article provides a detailed guide and example code for reading data from a TCS3430 Tristimulus Color Sensor using an Arduino. It includes hardware and software preparation, a wiring diagram, and a sample code to facilitate data acquisition, making it an ideal resource for enthusiasts and learners eager to explore sensor data interaction with Arduino.

Hardware Preparation

DFRduino UNO R3 (or similar) x 1
TCS3430 Tristimulus Color Sensor Breakout Board x1
Jumper wires

Software Preparation

Arduino IDE
Download and install the TCS3430 Library and Sample Code. (About how to install the library?)

Wiring Diagram

Connection Diagram

Sample Code

/*!
 * @file getXYZIRData.ino
 * @brief Detection of XYZ tristimulus and infrared data
 * @copyright  Copyright (c) 2010 DFRobot Co.Ltd (http://www.dfrobot.com)
 * @licence     The MIT License (MIT)
 * @author [yangfeng]<[email protected]>
 * @version  V1.0
 * @date  2021-01-26
 * @get from https://www.dfrobot.com
 * @url  https://github.com/DFRobot/DFRobot_TCS3430
 */
#include <DFRobot_TCS3430.h>

DFRobot_TCS3430 TCS3430;
void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);

  while(!TCS3430.begin()){
    Serial.println("Please check that the IIC device is properly connected");
    delay(1000);
  }
}

void loop() {
  uint16_t XData = TCS3430.getXData();
  uint16_t YData = TCS3430.getYData();
  uint16_t ZData = TCS3430.getZData();
  uint16_t IR1Data = TCS3430.getIR1Data();
  uint16_t IR2Data = TCS3430.getIR2Data();
  String str = "X : " + String(XData) + "    Y : " + String(YData) + "    Z : " +  String(ZData) + "    IR1 : "+String(IR1Data) + "    IR2 : "+String(IR2Data);
  Serial.println(str);
  delay(1000);
}

Result

Result 1