[John Peterson] answered our call to document your hacks by discussing what he learned while building this color meter. He conceived the project as a way to precisely match the color output of LEDs ...

ams launched its color sensor intended for portable devices which is ideally suitable for light source detection when operating under a wide range of light sources, the TCS3490. Providing accurate ...

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Maximized viewable display area based on re-engineered circuit and package, to accommodate the sensor in the bezel area Combined ambient light/RGB color and flicker sensor in a 2 mm x 1 mm x 0.5 mm ...

New TCS3530 is an ultra-sensitive color sensor that matches the response of the human eye to visible light The sensor’s highly accurate measurements of chromaticity and illuminance support superior ...

Your walls might not be the color they used to be. Even if you know the exact color and brand of paint, natural fading can make it hard to paint over the daily dings a home tends to endure. Instead of ...

Being a DIY redecorating fanatic is rewarding until you stumble at the finish line choosing the right colors for your projects. Or maybe you’re trying to touch up an already painted wall and you just ...

The BH1745NUC is one of the ambient light sensor ICs developed by ROHM. It is a 16-bit serial output type, color sensor IC with I2C bus interface. The device converts Red, Green, and Blue light it ...

Becoming a homeowner comes with a huge realization — you're not just paying the bills for your home — you essentially need to become an all-in-one DIYer. You may have had access to a live-in super who ...

The human eye is not engineered to detect subtle differences in color. That’s why, even when you get a swatch, it’s still exceedingly difficult to find the right color when you go to the paint store ...

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