Color Sensing Glove - Sends the HEX Code to Your Computer!
What are we making?
Wouldn't it be cool to see a colour on our desk or nearby, and add it directly to our projects on our computer? Now you can!
Project featured on Adafruit. 🩷
Here is the final code. It’s also available on GitHub in case there are revisions.
For all boards, including Flora: https://github.com/cmoz/instructables/tree/main/HandHEX_AllBoards
NOTE: There is NO battery included in the kit!
For Circuit Playground: https://github.com/cmoz/instructables/blob/main/HandHEX_CP/HandHEX_CP.ino
What a hexy pack! With this kit, you’ll learn how to integrate sensors, microprocessors, and conductive materials to build a functional and stylish glove.
Imagine the possibilities: instantly capturing color codes for your design projects, coding, or digital artwork. It’s not just a project; it’s a practical tool that blends creativity with technology. Dive in and discover the satisfaction of creating something uniquely yours!
I’ve used an Adafruit Flora microprocessor board in this circuit. The centrepiece of this kit is the Adafruit Flora microprocessor board. Paired with a colour sensor, it detects colours and sends the HEX code to an OLED display, while RGB Pixels show a close approximation of the colour. Plus, you can connect it to your computer and press a button to send the HEX code directly to your screen!
I have uploaded the code for both the Flora and Circuit Playground (there are a couple of differences because of the pixels) so you can make this with either board.
To make the hand HEX system you’ll get as part of this kit, all the items you’ll need:
- Adafruit Flora V2
- Color Sensor
- OLED 0.96″ (blue or white I2C)
- Soft silicone wire (4 colors, 1m each)
- Conductive fabric (10x10cm) to make a button
- Neoprene to make the glove (random color, silver, black, wine, grey)
- Prym Ready-to-Sew Needles (pre-threaded)
- WS2812 RGB color LED light in a 16 grid pattern
- Instructions & code, you will need basic soldering skills to complete this project.
- NO Battery in the kit (but it should be plugged into your computer to send the HEX code across)
You’ll need basic soldering skills to complete this project, and we offer soldering items for purchase if needed.
HEX Glove Kit
Create your own computer glove to generate HEX codes for any item around you and send them directly to your computer! Check out our detailed Instructable for the code and step-by-step guide on building this innovative project.
This kit is an excellent way to practice your wearable technology skills and create a tool you’ll use repeatedly. Perfect for those with some experience in electronics and wearable tech, this intermediate kit offers a fun and challenging project that will enhance your understanding and capabilities.
This is an intermediate kit.
$39.99
Only 2 left in stock (can be backordered)
The colour sensor will blink as it’s sensing. The output to the monitor depends on the colour of the item you hold over the sensor.
