GY-9960 APDS-9960 COLOR RGB and Gesture Sensor Module I2C
The GY-9960 APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Module is a compact and versatile sensor designed for gesture recognition, proximity detection, ambient light sensing, and RGB color measurement. Based on the APDS-9960 chip, it communicates through the I2C (IIC) interface, making it easy to connect to microcontrollers such as Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi. The module includes built-in UV and IR blocking filters for improved accuracy and supports touchless gesture control through hand movements. With a detection range of approximately 10–20 cm, it is ideal for robotics, smart devices, automation systems, interactive projects, and human-machine interface applications.
تعد وحدة GY-9960 APDS-9960 مستشعرًا متعدد الوظائف يجمع بين التعرف على الإيماءات، واستشعار القرب، وقياس شدة الإضاءة المحيطة، واستشعار الألوان RGB في لوحة صغيرة الحجم. تعتمد الوحدة على شريحة APDS-9960 وتتواصل عبر بروتوكول I2C (IIC) مما يسهل ربطها مع متحكمات مثل Arduino وESP32 وRaspberry Pi. تحتوي على مرشحات مدمجة لحجب الأشعة فوق البنفسجية والأشعة تحت الحمراء لتحسين دقة القياس، كما تدعم التحكم بدون لمس من خلال حركة اليد. بمدى استشعار يتراوح بين 10 إلى 20 سم، تعد مناسبة لمشاريع الروبوتات والأتمتة والأجهزة الذكية والتطبيقات التفاعلية.
The GY-9960 APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Module is a multifunctional sensing module that integrates gesture detection, proximity sensing, ambient light measurement, and RGB color sensing into a compact board. It is built around the highly popular APDS-9960 sensor IC, which is widely used in consumer electronics and smart devices.
The sensor communicates through the I2C communication protocol, allowing seamless integration with a wide range of development platforms including Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller systems.
The APDS-9960 features integrated UV and IR blocking filters that improve color measurement accuracy while reducing interference from external light sources. Its four directional photodiodes enable reliable gesture recognition, allowing users to control devices using simple hand movements without physical contact.
The module supports gesture detection at a distance of approximately 10 cm to 20 cm, making it suitable for touchless control systems, robotics, automation, and interactive electronic projects.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Model | GY-APDS9960-3.3 |
| Sensor IC | APDS-9960 |
| Functions | Gesture Detection, RGB Color Sensing, Proximity Detection, Ambient Light Sensing |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Communication Interface | I2C (IIC) |
| Detection Range | 10 – 20 cm (Approx.) |
| PCB Type | Immersion Gold PCB |
| Board Dimensions | 20 mm × 15.3 mm |
| Interrupt Output | Yes |
| UV Blocking Filter | Built-in |
| IR Blocking Filter | Built-in |
| Pin Connections | VL, GND, VCC, SDA, SCL, INT |
Applications
- Gesture-controlled electronic devices
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Touchless user interfaces
- Smart home automation
- RGB color detection systems
- Ambient light monitoring
- Proximity sensing applications
- Interactive displays and kiosks
- Hand motion control systems
- Educational and research projects
- Human-machine interface (HMI) development
- IoT and embedded systems