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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VL6180X – ToF proximity and ambient light sensor
The VL6180X proximity and ambient light sensing module is introduced. I chose a library that allows you to easily use its functions, including interrupts.
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TSL2561 – light sensor module
The TSL2561 measures light intensity from which lux values can be calculated. Its interrupt functions can be used with the Sparkfun library.
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APDS-9960 – the all-rounder
The APDS-9960 allows measuring gestures, distance, ambient light and color. The module and its functions are explained in this post.
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Radio rain warning system in a lunch box
A rain warning system that switches an alarm siren connected to a radio socket is presented in this post. Also: how to build the actual sensor yourself.
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