Your Wireless Toolkit for Color Replication

ColorReplica is a project built by passionate creators and tech enthusiasts. At its core, it offers two captivating features, each opening up new dimensions in the world of color and light: ColorReplica. In this blog, we’ll delve into the universe of ColorReplica.

👀 The ColorReplica Vision

At its core, ColorReplica is all about playing with colors and understanding their essence. It’s designed to let you interact with colors in two exciting ways: ColorPicker and ColorCube.

🎯 Core Functions

ColorPicker offers the following core functions:

1. × Color Selection: Choose the color you want from the available options.
2. × Brightness Control: Customize the brightness of your chosen colors to set the perfect ambiance.
3. × Mode Selection: In this section, the color display method will be selected.

ColorCube showcases these essential functions:

1. × Color Detection: Utilize the TCS34725 RGB sensor to detect the colors of various objects.
2. × Transmit Color Information: Send the detected color information to the main device.
3. × Color Replication: Replicate the detected color using WS2812B LEDs, visually representing the real-world colors.
4. × Color Information Display: The main device displays the detected color’s values in RGB, HSV, and HEX formats.

🌟The Technology Behind ColorReplica

ColorReplica is driven by two primary devices: the ESP32 and the ESP8266, which work in harmony with various components to bring your colors to life. Key Components:

• • ESP32: At the heart of the main device, the ESP32 is the central controller. It manages the WS2812B LEDs and displays color information on the SSD1306 OLED screen.
• • ESP8266: The ESP8266 is the transmitter device. It is equipped with the TCS34725 RGB sensor, enabling color detection. Once it detects a color, it communicates this information to the main device for replication.
• • WS2812B LEDs: These addressable RGB LEDs are the artistic tools for painting with light. With the ESP32’s control, you can create stunning lighting effects.
• • TCS34725 RGB Sensor: This sensor is the heart and soul of ColorCube. It senses the color of an object, capturing its essence for replication.

👀 Use Cases

Here are some inspiring use cases for ColorReplica:

• • Art and Design: Artists and designers can use ColorReplica to find and replicate the exact colors they desire for their creative projects.
• • Home Decor: Visualize how different colors will look in your living space by adjusting brightness and previewing them with LEDs.
• • Education: ColorReplica can be a valuable tool for teaching color theory and principles.
• • DIY Projects: Integrate ColorReplica into your DIY projects, from mood lighting to captivating color-changing displays.
• • Fashion: Fashion designers and enthusiasts can match fabrics and materials with precision, ensuring that their creations stand out.
• • Color Enthusiasts: For anyone who is passionate about colors, ColorReplica is a playground of possibilities and discoveries.

🚀 Get Started with ColorReplica

If you’re excited to dive into the colorful world of ColorReplica, here’s how to get started:

1. 1. Setup: Assemble the ESP32, ESP8266, WS2812B LEDs, and TCS34725 sensor following the project documentation.
2. 2. Code: Upload the project code to your ESP32 and ESP8266 devices.
3. 3. Exploration: Choose between ColorPicker and ColorCube and let your colorful adventure begin.
4. 4. Customization: Experiment with different colors, create mesmerizing lighting effects, and explore the world of color detection.

🔌 Schematic

The project is built around two main components: the main device and the transmitter. The main device features an ESP32 and an SSD1306 OLED display, while the transmitter relies on an ESP8266 and a TCS34725 RGB sensor for color detection.

Code

If you’re interested in building this project on your own, the code is available on GitHub. Simply go to the GitHub repository, and download the code.

GitHub repository: github.com/cifertech/ColorReplica

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: PCBWay

No project is complete without the right tools and materials. That’s where our sponsor, PCBWay, stepped in to provide essential support for this project. PCBWay is a leading provider of high-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs) and PCB assembly services.

Website: PCBWay Official Website

🚀 Conclusion

ColorReplica is more than just a DIY project; it’s a journey of creativity and exploration, a testament to the potential of technology, and a canvas where you are the artist. Whether you want to transform your living space with unique lighting or simply have fun with colors, ColorReplica offers a unique and captivating experience.