
Reading a Temperature Sensor — SIK Circuit 7
التعليمات
Parts & Introduction
Parts & Introduction
The TMP36 is an analog temperature sensor that outputs a voltage proportional to temperature. You'll learn to use the Serial Monitor to display real-time readings — an essential debugging tool.
Parts Needed
- 1x Arduino Uno + USB cable
- 1x Breadboard
- 1x TMP36 Temperature Sensor
- 5x Jumper Wires
Warning: The TMP36 looks similar to the transistor. Look for "TMP" in tiny letters and a triangle logo. The transistor has "222" printed on it. Inserting the wrong component can damage it!
المواد لهذه الخطوة:
SparkFun Inventors Kit - V3.21 طقم
Arduino Uno R31 قطعة
Breadboard1 قطعة
TMP36 Temperature Sensor1 قطعة
Jumper Wires3 قطعالأدوات المطلوبة:
Hardware Hookup
Hardware Hookup
Wiring Instructions
With the TMP36 flat side facing you and pins pointing down, the pins are (left to right): 5V, Signal, GND.
- Connect the left pin to 5V.
- Connect the middle pin (signal) to Analog Pin A0.
- Connect the right pin to GND.
That's it — just 3 wires! The TMP36 can only be connected in one direction. Double-check before powering on.
المواد لهذه الخطوة:
TMP36 Temperature Sensor1 قطعة
Breadboard1 قطعة
Jumper Wires3 قطعArduino Code
Arduino Code
Open the Arduino IDE and upload the following sketch to your Arduino board.
المواد لهذه الخطوة:
Arduino Uno R31 قطعةالأدوات المطلوبة:
Test & Experiment
Test & Experiment
What You Should See
Open the Serial Monitor (magnifying glass icon in Arduino IDE, or Ctrl+Shift+M). You'll see lines updating once per second:
voltage: 0.73 deg C: 23.24 deg F: 73.84
Troubleshooting
- Nothing happens: Open the Serial Monitor! The output goes there, not to the LEDs.
- Gibberish text: Set the Serial Monitor baud rate dropdown to 9600.
- Temperature unchanged: Pinch the sensor with your fingers to warm it up, or apply ice to cool it down.
Experiments to Try
- Add an LED that turns on above a temperature threshold (like a heat warning).
- Log data over time to see temperature trends.
- Combine with the LCD (Circuit 15) to display temperature without a computer.
المواد
5- $105.00
- 1 قطعةعنصر نائب
- 1 قطعةعنصر نائب
- 1 قطعةعنصر نائب
You can swap these in
Can't get one of the materials? Swap it for an equivalent — these work just as well.
- Instead of Arduino Uno R3, try:
Prototyping Shield for Arduino Uno (3-Pack)
Arduino Uno R3 Board
Arduino Uno - Instead of Temperature Sensor, try:
DHT11 Temperature & Humidity Sensor (5-Pack)
Load Sensor - 50kg
Light Sensor
PIR Motion Sensor
Humidity sensor - HH10D
Auto Bed Leveling Sensor (BLTouch Compatible)
Flexiforce Pressure Sensor - 0 < 11 kg (57mm)
Flexiforce Pressure Sensor - 450gr/11kg/45kg
Liquid Level Sensor
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