Open-Source spectral measurement platform for plant reflectance and material identification

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Certification Date

October 29, 2025

Country

Colombia

An open-source, low-cost spectral platform developed for reflectance analysis in plants and materials. It uses a Hamamatsu C12880MA spectrometer with dual illumination (LED and incandescent, 340–850 nm), controlled by a Teensy 3.1 via Python. The 3D-printed modular design ensures flexibility. Validation showed strong agreement with a commercial spectrometer, confirming suitability for research and education.

Version

1.0
Licenses
Hardware
CC-BY-SA-4.0
Software
CC-BY-SA-4.0
Documentation
CC-BY-SA-4.0
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Project Type
Electronics
3D Printing
Agriculture
IOT
Science
Tool
Keywords
Spectral sensing, Reflectance measurement, Open-source hardware, Vegetation analysis, Material identification
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