GESTURE RECOGNITION (PAJ7620) SENSOR MODULE

Description

This sensor is able to detect 9 distinct gestures like up, down, forward, backward, rotating, … to use as an input for your project. Check out all gesture possibilities in the features below.

The module has a normal and game mode that can read your gestures at a different speed. The detection distance is 10 cm and the ambient light immunity is <100k lux. This module has a 12C interface that is easy to interface with microcontroller boards.

Features

• Advanced gesture recognition: This sensor module offers the capability to detect 9 different gestures, including up, down, left, right, forward, backward, rotate, and wave. This opens the door to intuitive and interactive projects.
• Reliable detection: With a detection distance of up to 10 cm, this sensor module provides reliable performance. Furthermore, it is insensitive to ambient light up to less than 100k lux, ensuring stable and consistent results in various lighting conditions.
• Versatile applications: This module is versatile and suitable for various applications, from automation, home automation and robotics to environmental and industrial monitoring.
• STEM project: Develop and improve your STEM skills and acquire the knowledge, skills and experience needed to face the technological challenges of the future with this educational kit. This educational kit will trigger a number of processes such as problem-solving, investigative and creative thinking.
• Made in Belgium: Whadda is a unique brand from Belgium’s Velleman Group that offers DIY projects for hobbyists or makers who want to immerse themselves in electronics, programming and mechanics.

Specifications

• Product basic info:
  • Instruction manual languages: English
  • Primary colours: White
  • Depth unit: 3.8 cm
  • Height unit: 15.5 cm
  • Width unit: 7.8 cm
  • Weight unit: 24 g
• Technical data:
  • Specifications kits & modules: <ul> <li>sensor is able to detect 9 distinct gestures: <ul> <li>up</li> <li>down</li> <li>left</li> <li>right</li> <li>forwards</li> <li>backwards</li> <li>rotating clockwise</li> <li>rotating anti-clockwise</li> <li>waving</li></ul></li></ul><ul> </ul>
  • Specifications extra kits & modules: <ul><li>I2C interface to easily interface with microcontroller boards</li></ul><ul><li>supply voltage: 5 V DC</li><li>working current: 50 mA</li><li>max. power: 0,5 W</li><li>detection distance: max. 10 cm</li><li>gesture speed: 60 /s 600 /s (in normal mode), 60 /s 1200 /s (in game mode)</li><li>ambient light immunity: &lt; 100k lux</li><li>I²C communication speed: max. 400 kbit/s</li><li>working temperature range: -25 +65 C</li><li>interface connector: standard 5-pin pin header</li></ul>
• Operational properties:
  • Coding skill level: 3
  • Electronics skill level: 1
  • Mechanics skill level: none
  • Soldering skill level: none