Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB, and Gesture Sensor
We have ✅ 1 available of the AF-3595 in our Sydney warehouse. An extra 100 units available with a short lead time.
The Adafruit APDS9960 is a multi-function sensor that combines proximity detection, ambient light sensing, RGB colour sensing and gesture recognition in a single I2C breakout. It uses an integrated IR LED and four directional photodiodes to detect reflected IR energy, enabling both distance measurement and directional gesture recognition.
The breakout includes a 3.3V regulator and level shifting for use with 3.3V or 5V microcontrollers. A configurable interrupt pin can fire when proximity or colour thresholds are exceeded.
Key Features
- Gesture Recognition – Detects left, right, up and down gestures (more complex gestures possible with additional code)
- Proximity Detection – 8-bit resolution distance measurement up to a few centimetres
- RGB Colour Sensing – Measures red, green, blue and clear light levels
- Ambient Light Sensing – General light intensity measurement
- Integrated IR LED – Built-in IR emitter and driver for proximity and gesture sensing
- Configurable Interrupt – Fires on proximity or colour threshold events
- I2C Interface – Simple two-wire communication
- Wide Voltage Range – 3–5V with on-board regulator and level shifting
Ideal For
- Touchless gesture control interfaces
- Proximity-activated displays or lights
- Colour detection and sorting
- Ambient light-responsive projects
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit APDS9960 Proximity, Light, RGB and Gesture Sensor Breakout
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