AS726X NIR/VIS Spectral Sensor Hookup Guide
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Resources and Going Further
Now that you've successfully got your AS726X up and running, it's time to incorporate it into your own project!
For more information, check out the resources below:
- AS726X Schematic (PDF) - Schematic for both the AS7262 and AS7263.
- AS726X Eagle Files (ZIP) - Board design files for both the AS7262 and AS7263.
- AS7262 Datasheet (PDF) - Datasheet for AS7262 Visible Sensor.
- AS7263 Datasheet (PDF) - Datasheet for AS7263 NIR Sensor.
- Product Showcase: Qwiic AS726X
- Qwiic System Landing Page
- Arduino Library
- SparkFun AS726X GitHub Repository -- Hardware repo
Using both the AS7263 NIR and AS7262 VIS sensors in the same I2C bus? Try using the Qwiic MUX board since they have the same I2C address!
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Have a bunch of sensors with the same I2C address? Put them on the Qwiic MUX (TCA9548A) to get them all talking on the same bus!
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