SparkFun_APDS-9960_Sensor_Arduino_Library (community library)

Summary

Name	Value
Name	SparkFun_APDS-9960_Sensor_Arduino_Library
Version	1.4.2
Installs	110
Author	SparkFun Electronics techsupport@sparkfun.com
Maintainer	SparkFun Electronics <sparkfun.com>
URL	https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_APDS-9960_Sensor_Arduino_Library
Repository	https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_APDS-9960_Sensor_Arduino_Library
Download	.tar.gz

Library for the Avago APDS-9960 sensor This library works with the SparkFun Breakout board for the Avago APDS-9960 proximity, light, RGB, and gesture sensor, made by SparkFun Electronics.

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Library Read Me

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SparkFun APDS9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Arduino Library

Avago APDS-9960 Breakout Board - SEN-12787 (image removed)

Avago APDS-9960 Breakout Board (SEN-12787)

Getting Started

Download the Git repository as a ZIP ("Download ZIP" button)
Unzip
Copy the entire library directory (APDS-9960_RGB_and_Gesture_Sensor_Arduino_Library ) to \/libraries
Open the Arduino program
Select File -> Examples -> SparkFun_APDS9960 -> GestureTest
Plug in your Arduino and APDS-9960 with the following connections

-OR-

Use the library manager

Arduino Pin	APDS-9960 Board	Function
3.3V	VCC	Power
GND	GND	Ground
A4	SDA	I2C Data
A5	SCL	I2C Clock
2	INT	Interrupt

Go to Tools -> Board and select your Arduino board
Go to Tools -> Serial Port and select the COM port of your Arduino board
Click "Upload"
Go to Tools -> Serial Monitor
Ensure the baud rate is set at 9600 baud
Swipe your hand over the sensor in various directions!

Repository Contents

/examples - Example sketches for the library (.ino). Run these from the Arduino IDE.
/src - Source files for the library (.cpp, .h).
library.properties - General library properties for the Arduino package manager.

Documentation

Installing an Arduino Library Guide - Basic information on how to install an Arduino library.
Product Repository - Main repository (including hardware files) for the SparkFun_APDS9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor.
Hookup Guide - Basic hookup guide for the sensor.

Products that use this Library

SEN-12787- Avago APDS-9960

Version History

V_1.4.1 - Removing blank files, updating library.properties file.
V_1.4.0 - Updated to new library structure
V_1.3.0 - Implemented disableProximitySensor(). Thanks to jmg5150 for catching that!
V_1.2.0 - Added pinMode line to GestureTest demo to fix interrupt bug with some Arduinos
V_1.1.0 - Updated GestureTest demo to not freeze with fast swipes
V_1.0.0: Initial release
Ambient and RGB light sensing implemented
Ambient light interrupts working
Proximity sensing implemented
Proximity interrupts working
Gesture (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, NEAR, FAR) sensing implemented

License Information

This product is open source!

The code is beerware; if you see me (or any other SparkFun employee) at the local, and you've found our code helpful, please buy us a round!

Please use, reuse, and modify these files as you see fit. Please maintain attribution to SparkFun Electronics and release anything derivative under the same license.

Distributed as-is; no warranty is given.

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