Component: Colour Sensor (TCS3200) (Light)

Author	Matrix TSL
Version	1.1
Category	Light

Colour Sensor component

This board provides the ability to detect colours using the TCS3200 sensor. It will return RGB and W values, dependent on the colour of the object under test.

Component Pack

SENSORS

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Downloadable macro reference

	SetConfig
Sends the config data byte to the sensor using clock and data pins
- BYTE	Data
- VOID	Return

	SetLEDOn
Turn on the White LEDs
- VOID	Return

	SetFrequencyRange
Dynamically change the sensor output frequency range to a new setting
- BYTE	Freq
Percentage range (2,20,100)
- VOID	Return

	GetFrequency
Samples and returns the sensor output frequency (Hz)
- UINT	Return

	SetFilter
Dynamically change the sensor filter to RGB or W. Red = 0 Green = 1 Blue = 2 White = 3
- BYTE	FilterColour
Filter Colour; Red = 0, Green = 1, Blue = 2 and White = 3
- VOID	Return

	SetLEDOff
Turn off the White LEDs
- VOID	Return

	Initialise
Initialise the sensor configuration as set by the component properties
- VOID	Return

Property reference

	Properties
	SDA
Pin used for sending serial configuration data to the sensor device
	SCL
Pin used as clock pin for sending serial configuration data to the sensor device
	Sensor Output
Pin used to monitor the output frequency from the light sensor
	Output Frequency Range
Initial sensor output frequency range selection. 100% 0-500KHz 20% 0-100KHz 2% 0-10KHz
	Filter Option
Initial filter selected
	LED Control
Initial White LED state
	Sample Time Period
Length of time period used to sample the sensor frequency (longer is more accurate)
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