easyC Sensors

On this module, there is a component, a phototransistor, which is capable of detecting infrared radiation. Since fire emits a large amount of infrared radiation, this sensor will detect it, but that is not its only application. Wherever there are IR (infrared) waves, this sensor will detect them, including from solar radiation.

The simple sensor has easyC connectors, which enables quick and easy connection with Dasduino microcontroller boards.

Light is one of the most important things in the life of most living beings. This is why it is common to work with light sensors when learning about electronics. A simple light sensor has a light dependent resistor (LDR) and sensor on a breakout board for easy wiring. The simple sensor comes with easyC connectors onboard, which enables quick and easy connection with Dasduino microcontroller boards.

As the name suggests, an LDR will change its resistance depending on the amount of light it is exposed to. The amount of light and resistance are inversely proportional. The more light it is exposed to, the less resistance it will have. So if there is more light, the board will have a resistance of several hundred Ohms. If the resistor is in the dark, it will have a resistance of several thousand Ohms.

Unlock precise power monitoring for your electronics projects with the INA219 Voltage & Current Sensor Breakout. This device accurately measures current, voltage, and power, providing data via a simple I2C interface. Designed for seamless integration, it’s perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other microcontroller-based systems, allowing you to track energy consumption, monitor battery life, or implement power management solutions with ease.

Featuring a 0.1-ohm shunt resistor, the INA219 breakout can measure currents up to ±3.2A and voltages up to 26V, offering bidirectional measurement capabilities. Its design includes a jumper for I2C address modification, enabling multiple sensors on a single microcontroller bus. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, the INA219 provides reliable and accurate data, making it a tool for any project requiring detailed electrical parameter insights.

Beyond its technical capabilities, the INA219 breakout emphasizes user-friendliness and open-source principles. With documentation and complimentary technical support, you’ll have all the resources needed to get started quickly. Its easyC compatibility further simplifies connections, allowing for rapid prototyping without complex wiring.

For very precise measurements of the amount of light, take this digital light sensor into account (ALS – Ambient Light Sensor). In addition, the LTR-507ALS also measures the proximity (PS – Proximity Sensor) of the object to the sensor. It sends all this data via I2C communication, which is easy to read via our Arduino library.

Ever wanted to build your own weather station using Arduino? Then the BMP180 breakout board with precision sensor from Bosch might interest you. The digital sensor on the board precisely measures the changes in barometric pressure and temperature. It uses the piezoresistive effect to gather the information. Since the pressure varies depending on height, the sensor can measure altitude too. Very low current consumption and voltage allow this type of sensor to be used in many modern devices.

The design is 5V ready with an onboard regulator for 3.3V. The breakout board’s standard current consumption is very low, only 5 µA. It uses an I2C interface, and the I2C address is 0x77. No soldering, nor need for distinguishing between SDA and SCL is required due to easyC. The sensor has integrated EEPROM memory with data for calibration. The pressure is measured in steps of 1hPa (=0.01hPa =0,01mbar), and 0.1°C for temperature.

Product usage tips:

If there is an error while using the breakout board, see if it’s connected properly. Take a look at the pinout. If everything is properly connected, check if the I2C address of the breakout board is correct prior to programming it. The I2C 7-bit address should be 0x77. If everything is correctly connected and the I2C address is right, look through your code once again. There might be some bugs in the code that are stopping the sensor from working as it should.

BMP180 breakout board works very well in combination with any Dasduino board and OLED I2C 0.96” display breakout board. All of them use easyC so they can be connected in a matter of seconds. The BMP180 sensor can measure the barometric pressure and temperature, while the OLED display can show them. The breakout board also comes with two mounting holes so you can attach it onto something and it won’t budge.

To keep the sensor working for a long while, we would advise you not to use it in extreme conditions. Going over or below the temperature range will surely damage the sensor. Same with the pressure. Keep track of the current going through it. Allowing too high of a current through the breakout board will burn the sensor and render it completely useless.

The Color and Gesture Sensor APDS-9960 breakout is a compact and powerful module designed for multiple sensing capabilities. It enables gesture recognition, allowing it to detect movements such as up, down, left, and right. In addition to gestures, it features proximity sensing, accurately measuring the distance of objects within a range of 10 to 20 cm. This makes it ideal for interactive applications and touchless control systems.

Create awesome user inputs with the APDS-9960, the all-in-one sensor that detects gestures, proximity, ambient light, and RGB colors. It’s a way to build smarter, more interactive projects. Whether you’re designing a hands-free user interface, a robot that can sense its surroundings, or a display that automatically adjusts to ambient light, the APDS-9960 provides the multi-faceted sensing capabilities you need.

This sensor, famously used in smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S5, combines four sensing functions into a single compact module. The gesture detection allows you to recognize directional movements (up, down, left, right), while the proximity sensor can detect objects up to 20cm away. The integrated ambient light and RGB color sensor can measure the intensity and color of light, making it perfect for applications like automatic screen brightness adjustment or color sorting robots. With built-in UV and IR filters, you can be sure that your readings are accurate and free from interference.

What makes this breakout special is its seamless integration into our Qwiic ecosystem, allowing for quick connections with all your boards. As with all our products, it’s open-source, with all design files available for you to modify and adapt, plus our 2-year warranty and technical support.

How many times have you watered your plants and feared you overdid it? With a simple soil moisture sensor, these worries are a thing of the past! This two-part sensor is easy to use. Two exposed prongs go into the soil and send moisture information to the sensor via a connected wire. The more water there is in the ground, the better the results will be.

The two parts are connected with the included JST-SH 2-pin cable. The simple sensor has easyC connectors on it, which enables quick and easy connection with Dasduino microcontroller boards.

BME280 is an atmospheric sensor which measures 3 values: temperature, pressure, and humidity. Additionally, it is possible to calculate elevation. It is simple to use since it communicates via I2C and it is extra small sized so it can be put anywhere. Everything you need to know about the atmospheric condition – this sensor can measure for you; just ideal for meteorological station projects! This board comes with two easyC connectors, providing easy connections.

The BME680 is an atmospheric sensor that measures four values: temperature, pressure, humidity and air quality as an IAQ index. Using that data can calculate elevation. It is really simple to use considering that it’s using I2C communication protocol and its dimensions are really small so it can fit anywhere. Everything you need to know about the atmospheric conditions and the quality of the air – you can find out using this sensor (ideal for weather station projects!) This board comes with two easyC connectors, providing easy connection to other products.

Want to keep track of both the humidity and temperature in your room? Or maybe in the greenhouse to protect your crops? The SHTC3 breakout board is the solution you’re looking for! The digital sensor measures the changes in humidity and temperature very precisely. Since it’s very accurate and the temperature range is wide, it is a go-to sensor if you want precise climate information.

The breakout board uses the I2C communication protocol. Thus, it has two easyC ports so no soldering, nor distinguishing between SDA and SCL is required. The hardware-defined I2C address is 0x70. The design is 3.3V ready with an onboard regulator for 5V. The board’s standard current consumption is low, only 430 µA.

Product usage tips:

If you encounter errors when using the breakout board, see if it’s connected properly. First, look at the pinout on the board and your microcontroller. If everything seems OK, look at the connections on the breakout board. If all the wiring is correct, make sure that the breakout board’s I2C address is right. It should be 0x70. Everything as it should be so far? Go through your code again. There might be some bugs that are stopping things from working as expected.

The SHTC3 breakout board works wonderfully in combination with Dasduino Core and 16×2 easyC LCD. You can display temperature in one row and humidity in the other. Due to the easyC connections on all three, hooking all the devices together is as easy as it gets. The SHTC3 breakout board has two mounting holes so it can be attached to the project and won’t budge. The pins provided can be soldered if you don’t want to use the easyC ports.

To keep the longevity of the sensor, keep track of the current going through the circuit. Allowing an excessive amount of current to flow through it may cause the sensor to fail. It is not impact-resistant. When dropped from a high distance or at an odd angle, it can break beyond repair.

The HX711 is a highly versatile load cell amplifier that is widely used in various applications requiring precise weight measurements. This version of the breakout comes with a Qwiic connector and a pre-programmed Attiny404 microcontroller. It is designed to convert analog signals into digital values and have them easily available over Qwiic/Stemma QT/easyC, making it ideal for integration with microcontrollers and other digital systems. An Arduino and MicroPython library to communicate with the board is also provided.

This load cell amplifier employs a 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) to ensure high-resolution and accurate readings. It supports differential input signals and offers two differential input channels, allowing the connection of up to two load cells simultaneously. This feature enables the measurement of both single- and multi-load cell systems, expanding its application range.

The HX711 incorporates an integrated voltage regulator, which provides a stable supply voltage for the load cells and ensures accurate and reliable measurements this Qwiic version only requires a Qwiic cable for operation – send power and I2C data over one convenient connector! You can use the other connector to continue daisy chaining other Qwiic sensors. It also comes with switches for selecting the I2C address.

The TCRT5000 is an infrared (IR) reflective sensor module that is commonly used for proximity sensing and line-following applications. It consists of an infrared emitter and a phototransistor placed side by side in a compact package. The emitter emits infrared light, which gets reflected off nearby objects, and the phototransistor detects the intensity of the reflected light.

This sensor module is widely used in robotics and automation projects. It can be used to detect the presence or absence of objects by measuring the intensity of reflected infrared light. It is also commonly employed in line-following robots where it can detect and follow lines marked with contrasting colors.

The TCRT5000 operates on a supply voltage typically ranging from 3.3V to 5V. The breakout board provides digital and analog information through the easyC system. Sensor readings are obtained through easyC.

Product usage tips:

Two mounting holes enable easy mounting to surfaces.

The ADS1115 16-Bit ADC delivers analog to digital conversion for precision measurement applications. This high-performance breakout board features Texas Instruments’ industry-standard ADS1115 chip, providing 16-bit resolution at up to 860 samples per second with built-in programmable gain amplifier (PGA) for optimal signal conditioning. Perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and microcontroller projects requiring accurate analog signal measurement beyond standard 10-bit ADC capabilities.

With its wide 2V-5.5V supply range and I2C interface, the ADS1115 offers versatility for various measurement scenarios. The programmable gain amplifier provides selectable gains from ±6.144V down to ±0.256V full-scale range, enabling precise measurement of both large and small signals. Four single-ended channels can be configured as two differential pairs, while the built-in voltage reference ensures measurement stability. The easyC connector system simplifies integration, eliminating wiring errors and enabling rapid prototyping for sensor networks, data acquisition systems, and precision measurement applications.

Applicable for sensor networks, building data acquisition systems, or upgrading Arduino projects with analog measurement capabilities, the ADS1115 provides the accuracy and reliability. With comprehensive documentation and professional EU manufacturing quality, this ADC module delivers precision in a maker-friendly package. With our extensive Arduino library, you can get started quickly, without soldering, using our Qwiic (easyC) connector.

The HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor is an affordable and super-popular sensor that measures the distance between itself and an object located in front of the sensor. Very simple to use, it returns the distance in centimeters or inches.

In this variation, it comes on a board with an Attiny microcontroller that sends readings from the sensor as a digital signal via the easyC connector to the microcontroller, which makes its connections a piece of cake.