Nearest-neighbor Color Detector with TCS230 and Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the TCS230 Color Sensor with an Arduino to build a trainable color detector based on a …
Inputs and Sensors
In the following posts we give you a detailed insight into the many input devices and sensors commonly used in Arduino, ESP32 and similar microcontroller projects.
From simple switches and buttons to advanced sensors like accelerometers, gyros, temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors. Here you find how to integrate and use these devices.
We also have two specific overview articles:
Have fun ; )
TFmini-S Distance Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the TFmini-S Laser Range Distance Sensor with an Arduino to measure distances. The TFmini-S is a …
Real-Time-Clock DS3231 with ESP32
In this tutorial you will learn how to use a DS3231 Real Time Clock (RTC) module with an ESP32. An RTC module is an external …
TF-Luna Distance Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the TF-Luna Laser Range Distance Sensor with an Arduino or any other common microcontroller (ESP32/ESP8266) to …
AK8975 Magnetometer with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the AK8975 3-Axis Magnetometer with an Arduino. The AK8975 is essentially an electronic compass that allows …
HSCDTD008A Magnetometer with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the HSCDTD008A 3-Axis Magnetometer with an Arduino. The HSCDTD008A is essentially an electronic or digital compass …
PAJ7620U2 Gesture Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the PAJ7620U2 Gesture Sensor with Arduino or other common microcontrollers such as the ESP32 or ESP8266. …
APDS-9960 Gesture and Color Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the APDS-9960 Gesture and RGB Color Sensor with an Arduino or other common microcontrollers such as …
APDS-9930 Proximity and Light Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the APDS-9930 Proximity and Light Sensor with an Arduino or any other common microcontroller (ESP32/ESP8266). The …
GP2Y0E03 Distance Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the GP2Y0E03 Infrared Distance Sensor with an Arduino or any other common microcontroller (ESP32/ESP8266) to measure …
VL6180X Distance Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the VL6180X Laser Range Distance Sensor with an Arduino or any other common microcontroller (ESP32/ESP8266) to …
VL53L1X/TOF400C Distance Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the VL53L1X (also called TOF400C) Laser Range Distance Sensor with an Arduino or any other common …
VL53L0X/TOF0200C Distance Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the VL53L0X (also called TOF0200C) Distance Sensor with an Arduino or any other common microcontroller (ESP32/ESP8266) …
TOF10120 Distance Sensor with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the TOF10120 Distance Sensor with an Arduino to measure distances. The TOF10120 is a is a …
Si7021 Temperature Sensor Arduino Tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn how to measure temperature and relative humidity using the Si7021 Sensor and an Arduino. The Si7021 sensor is a …
Ambient Light Sensor BH1750 with Arduino
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the Ambient Light Sensor BH1750, an OLED and an Arduino Uno to measure and display light …