Platforms: Overview

Gorillacell Module 050: TOF Distance Sensor

Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor is a device used to measure the distance between the sensor and an object. It operates using the Time-of-Flight principle, which measures the time taken by a light signal (usually an infrared beam) to travel to an object and reflect back to the sensor. The Gorillacell ESP32 Development Kit comes with a ToF Ranging Sensor module powered by the VL53L0X IC. The VL53L0X uses a laser-based infrared emitter to achieve precise and fast distance measurements, making it suitable for applications such as object detection, proximity sensing, and gesture recognition.

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Gorillacell Module 049: Pressure Sensor

Pressure Sensor is an input device used for measuring barometric pressure — the pressure exerted by the atmosphere. It is commonly used in applications such as altitude measurement, weather monitoring, and environmental sensing. The Gorillacell ESP32 Development Kit comes with a Pressure Sensor module powered by the BMP280 driver IC. The BMP280 provides high-precision barometric pressure and temperature readings through a digital I²C or SPI interface, making it ideal for compact and low-power sensing applications.

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Gorillacell Module 048: Heartbeat Sensor

Heart Rate Sensor is a device used to measure the number of heartbeats per minute (BPM). It detects the subtle changes in blood flow caused by each heartbeat, allowing accurate pulse rate monitoring. The Gorillacell ESP32 Development Kit comes with a Heart Rate Sensor module powered by the MAX30102 chip. The MAX30102 is an integrated Pulse Oximetry and Heart Rate Monitor that uses infrared and red LEDs along with a photodetector to measure heart rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) non-invasively.

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Gorillacell Module 047: 6-Axis Gyroscope

MEMS stands for Micro Electro Mechanical System. It is an input device used for measuring 3-dimensional motion, including acceleration, rotation, and magnetic orientation. The Gorillacell ESP32 Development Kit comes with an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) Sensor module that features the MPU6050 chip. The MPU6050 integrates a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope capable of detecting motion, tilt, and angular velocity. Some IMU modules may also include a magnetometer for measuring the surrounding magnetic field, enabling full 9-axis motion sensing.

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Gorillacell Module 046: RGB Color Sensor

RGB Color Sensor is an input device used to measure the intensity of light across the three primary colors — red, green, and blue. The Gorillacell ESP32 Development Kit comes with an RGB Color Sensor module driven by the TCS34725 chip. It operates by illuminating an object with white light, then analyzing the reflected light through three color filters (red, green, and blue). Each filtered color is detected by dedicated photodiodes, allowing accurate measurement of color intensity and identification of the object’s color.

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