help :12V Light sensor twilight switch

pringles

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can i use the following sensor( kemo 12V 3amp Light sensor twilight switch ) as color sensor if i can how can i do that ?

how can i connect it and how can i use it with microcontroller?

as i want to use the sensor to make a robot follow certain path that i will mark it by color tape
 

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Is it this kit?
Does it employ one of the diagrams below?
I'll not say it's suitable for your project, but:
You'll need coloured filters in front of the phototransistors, and perhaps coloured LED's as light sources. A robot based on this kit (with no modifications) will zig-zag along the line.
 

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pringles

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yes that is kit
i don't know about the diagarms

if there is another suitable type you can tell me
i want to know what is the coloured filter does it like coloured sheet ?
how can i use coloured filter definitely?
when will i need to use the coloured leds?
could you give me e.x to use it to detect one colour ?

thanks alot for your help
 
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