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How to use HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor with Arduino

In this tutorial, you will learn how the HC-SR501 PIR motion sensor works and how you can use it with Arduino. You can find Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors all around you, they are not only used for … [Read more...] about How to use HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor with Arduino

Things used in this tutorial: My sensor didn't come with the header pins installed, so I soldered them in place so I could use the sensor with a breadboard.Makerguides.com is a participant in the … [Read more...] about TCS34725 RGB Color Sensor with Arduino Tutorial

The MB1240 XL-MaxSonar-EZ4 is a high-performance ultrasonic distance sensor with a range of 20 to 765 cm. It is a great alternative for the popular HC-SR04 when you need better noise filtering and … [Read more...] about MaxBotix MB1240 ultrasonic distance sensor Arduino tutorial

The MaxBotix MB7389 HRXL-MaxSonar-WR is a weather-resistant ultrasonic distance sensor with a range of 30 to 500 cm and a resolution of 1 mm. This sensor is ideal for outdoor applications such as … [Read more...] about MaxBotix MB7389 weather-resistant distance sensor tutorial

FSRs are super robust pressure sensors that are used in all kinds of industries. You will find them in electronic drums, mobile phones, handheld gaming devices and many more portable electronics. … [Read more...] about Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) with Arduino Tutorial

The SHARP GP2Y0A21YK0F is a relatively easy to use IR distance sensor with a range of 10 – 80 cm. It is a great sensor to use for autonomous robots or non-contact optical switches. In this tutorial … [Read more...] about How to use a SHARP GP2Y0A21YK0F IR Distance Sensor with Arduino

The SHARP GP2Y0A710K0F is a relatively easy to use IR distance sensor with an extra long range of 100 – 500 cm. This extra long range makes them a good alternative for ultrasonic distance … [Read more...] about How to use a SHARP GP2Y0A710K0F IR Distance Sensor with Arduino

In this tutorial, you will learn how DHT11 and DHT22/AM2302 digital temperature and humidity sensors work and how you can use them with Arduino. These sensors are very popular for DIY electronics … [Read more...] about How to use DHT11 and DHT22 Sensors with Arduino

The JSN-SR04T is an easy to use waterproof ultrasonic distance sensor with a range of 25 to 450 cm. If you are planning to build a water level measuring system or if you need to take other distance … [Read more...] about Waterproof JSN-SR04T Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with Arduino Tutorial

The HC-SR04 is an inexpensive, easy to use distance sensor, with a range of 2 to 400cm. It is commonly used in obstacle avoiding robots and automation projects. And did you know that your car uses … [Read more...] about How to use a HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor with Arduino