IR proximity sensor – how to build it yourself
In this article I show how to build an IR proximity sensor yourself. I present two approaches, one with pulsed signals and one without.
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Sensor comparison – ambient light, proximity, motion
This is the conclusion of my series on distance, proximity, motion, ambient light, gesture and color sensors. I will compare the functions of the different sensors.
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SI1145 ALS, IR, UV and PS sensor
I present my library for the SI1145 module. The essential functions of the SI1145 have been implemented. Example sketches are explained in detail.
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UV sensors and sensor modules
In this post I present the most common UV sensors for Arduino and Co., how they determine the UV index and I will talk about the limitations.
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AP3216 (CJMCU 3216) ambient light and proximity sensor
The technical data and setting options of the AP3216 module (CJMCU 3216) are explained. I also present my Arduino library AP3216_WE.
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BH1750FVI (GY-30, 302) ambient light sensor
I explain the control of BH1750FVI modules in detail. I also present a library that includes the measurement time setting.
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RCWL-0516 microwave radar motion detector
Function and control of the RCWL-0516 are explained. In particular, I will look at how to choose suitable resistors and capacitors.
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HC-SR501 motion detector
The HC-SR501 PIR motion detector is described. I am going into the operating principle, the different versions and settings.
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HC-SR04 and JSN-SR04T-2.0 distance sensors
The distance sensors HC-SR04 and JSN-SR04T-2.0 are introduced in terms of their functions, differences and control with the Arduino.
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VL53L0X and VL53L1X – ToF distance sensors
The characteristics of the VL53L0X and VL53L1X are explained and the sensors are compared. Suitable libraries for controlling the sensors are introduced.
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