{"product_id":"apds9960-rgb-and-gesture-sensor-module-i2c-interface","title":"APDS9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Module – I2C Interface","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAPDS9960 RGB and Gesture Detection Sensor Module with I2C Interface\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe APDS9960 is a versatile sensor module capable of RGB color sensing, ambient light measurement, proximity detection, and gesture recognition. It communicates over I2C, making it easy to integrate with microcontrollers like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Ideal for building touchless interfaces, color sorting machines, and interactive lighting systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensor Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPDS9960 (RGB, Ambient Light, Proximity, Gesture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI2C (address 0x39)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4V to 3.6V DC (module includes voltage regulator for 5V tolerance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGesture Detection Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB Color Sensing Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit per channel (R, G, B, Clear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Light Sensing Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 20,000 lux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-esp32-s3-gesture-controlled-robot\"\u003eGesture-controlled robot or drone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/arduino-color-sorting-kit-tcs3200-servo-machine-for-kids\"\u003eColor sorting machine for M\u0026amp;M's or LEGO bricks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouchless light switch or lamp dimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProximity-activated interactive art installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis module works with any microcontroller or single-board computer that has an I2C interface, including Arduino Uno, Nano, Mega, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32. The on-board voltage regulator allows safe connection to both 3.3V and 5V logic levels. Pair with the Adafruit APDS9960 library for rapid prototyping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect VCC to 3.3V (or 5V if using the regulator), GND to GND, SCL to the I2C clock line, and SDA to the data line. Most development boards include built-in pull-up resistors on I2C; if not, add 4.7kΩ resistors from SCL and SDA to VCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Arduino?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the APDS9960 works with Arduino Uno, Nano, and Mega. Use the popular Adafruit APDS9960 library available in the Arduino Library Manager for quick setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it detect gestures through a glass surface?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eGesture detection works best with direct line-of-sight. Thin, clear glass may still work, but performance degrades with thicker or tinted materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this module require an external power supply?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is powered directly from the microcontroller's 3.3V or 5V pin, drawing only a few milliamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. The handoff document is also trained to help you troubleshoot the majority of problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Compoden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53444954620269,"sku":"CDN-0251","price":270.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3997\/5533\/files\/image_1_e2eea656-b892-476d-9b19-c2a283947737.jpg?v=1781512356","url":"https:\/\/compoden.com\/products\/apds9960-rgb-and-gesture-sensor-module-i2c-interface","provider":"Compoden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}