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BH1750FVI Sensor Features BH1750FVI (or BH1750) is a calibrated digital light sensor IC that measures the incident light intensity and converts it into a 16-bit digital number. The BH1750FVI sensor directly gives digital output. The sensor output can be accessed through an I2C interface. It can measure ambient light intensity and the measurement unit is Lux. Interfacing this module with Arduino is quite easy. You can download the datasheet of this module here. [wpdm_package id='17132'] BH1750 ...

TCS3414CS Color Sensor Features TCS3414CS digital color sensor is based on TCS3414CS chip. It is designed to accurately derive the color chromaticity and illuminance (intensity) of ambient light. TCS3414CS color sensor provides a digital output I2C with 400kH speed. This sensor is able to detect different light spectra with high accuracy and speed. Note This module can’t detect the color of objects. It can only detect the reflected light spectra of objects. The higher the value of reflected l...

TCS230 Color Sensor Features The TCS230 chip reads an 8x8 array of photodiodes and uses them to recognize color. Sixteen photodiodes have blue filters, 16 photodiodes have green filters, 16 photodiodes have red filters, and 16 photodiodes are clear with no filters.The TCS230 module has 4 white LED. Photodiodes receive the light reflection of these LEDs from the surface of the object and generate an electric current depending on the color they receive.In addition to photodiodes, this sensor also has a cu...

TEMT6000 Sensor Features The TEMT6000 sensor is an analog sensor which has a function similar to NPN transistor. The sensor is designed to mainly detect the light spectrum visible to the human eye with peak sensitivity. If the light intensity increases or decreases, it will react properly. This sensor is too sensitive and react to slightest changes in a wide brightness range. Note This sensor does not react well to IR and UV light. You can download the datasheet of this sensor here.  [wpdm_...

HTU21D Sensor Features The HTU21D is a digital humidity and temperature sensor. It uses I2C communication and there are 2 SCL and SDA pins that are needed to be hooked up in order to communicate to this sensor. This sensor is ideal for temperature and humidity sensing. Humidity measuring range: 0-100% RH°/ Accuracy ±2% Temperature measurement range: -40 ° +125 °/ Accuracy ±0.3C You can download the datasheet of this module here.  [wpdm_package id='17292'] HTU21D Sensor Pinout Thi...

SRF05 Ultrasonic Module Features SRF05 is an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver module used to measure distance. The sensor operation is very simple. You only need to measure the return time of ultrasonic waves in order to measure the distance. Then you should divide measured time by 2 and multiply by the sound speed. The sensor measuring range is about 2 to 400 cm. You can download the datasheet of this module here. [wpdm_package id='17336'] SRF05 Ultrasonic Module Pinout This sensor has 3 pi...

801S Vibration Module Features The 801S vibration sensor module has a digital output pin that gives HIGH output by detecting vibration up to a certain threshold. The sensitivity of this sensor can be adjusted with a potentiometer on the module. The IC on this module is LM358. This module can be used in security systems. Note The module's sensitivity is very high. You can download the datasheet of this module here. [wpdm_package id='17349'] 801S Vibration Module Pinout This sensor has 3 pins: ...

MPS20N0040D Pressure Module Features The MPS20N0040D Pressure and Altitude Sensor Module is an MPS20N0040D pressure sensor that receives altitude data and transmits it to the HX710 IC, which is an ADC converter. This module is used to measure the ambient pressure and the pressure difference of liquid levels. Note: This module does not support I2C communication. You can download the datasheet of this module here.[wpdm_package id='17459'] MPS20N0040D Pressure ...

BME280 Module Features The BOSCH BME280 is a small-size, high accuracy barometric pressure module. Its small dimensions and low power consumption makes it a suitable choice for mobile phones, GPS modules and smart watches. BME280 technology is based on piezoelectric pressure and has a high accuracy, linearity and high stability and durability. In this tutorial, you will learn how to interface this module using I2C protocol. You can download the datasheet of this module here. [wpdm_package...

LM393 Sensor Features The LM393 module is an IR counter that has an IR transmitter and receiver. If any obstacle is placed between these sensors, a signal is sent to the microcontroller. The module can be used in association with a microcontroller for motor speed detection, pulse count, position limit, etc. You can download the datasheet of this module here. [wpdm_package id='17841'] LM393 Sensor Pinout This sensor has 3 pins: VCC: Module power supply – 3-5.5 V GND: Ground OUT: Digital...