ESP8266 Color Sensor Project

This project demonstrates how to interface a TCS34725 color sensor with an ESP8266 microcontroller. The sensor reads color values (red, green, blue) and calculates color temperature and lux, displaying the results on the Serial Monitor.

Components Needed

Circuit Diagram

Circuit Setup

1.Connecting the TCS34725 to ESP8266:

vcc: Connect to the 3.3V pin on the ESP8266.

gnd: Connect to the GND pin on the ESP8266.

scl: Connect to the D1 pin (GPIO 5) on the ESP8266.

sda: Connect to the D2 pin (GPIO 4) on the ESP8266.

Instructions

1.Code Upload:

Open the Arduino IDE with ESP8266 board support installed.

Install the necessary libraries (Wire and Adafruit_TCS34725).

Create a new sketch and paste the provided Arduino code.

Connect the ESP8266 to your computer, select the appropriate board and port from the Tools menu.

Upload the code to the ESP8266.

2.Testing:

After uploading the code, open the Serial Monitor.

You should see the color sensor readings (red, green, blue, and clear values), color temperature, and lux printed to the Serial Monitor every second.

Applications

Color Detection: Use the color sensor for applications requiring color recognition.

Ambient Light Sensing: Measure ambient light intensity and color temperature for lighting control systems.

robotics: Integrate into robots for color-based navigation and object sorting.

Notes

calibration: Ensure proper calibration for accurate color readings.

Power Supply: Ensure a stable power supply to the ESP8266 and TCS34725 sensor.