Arduino Nano ESP32 - DHT11

This tutorial provides instructions on how to use Arduino Nano ESP32 to read temperature and humidity value from DHT11 sensor, and print it to Serial Monitor. The tutorial provide instructions for both DHT11 sensor and DHT11 module.

Hardware Preparation

1	×	Arduino Nano ESP32
1	×	USB Cable Type-C
1	×	DHT11 Temperature Humidity Sensor Module
1	×	DHT11 Temperature Humidity Sensor Module (short)
1	×	10 kΩ resistor
1	×	Breadboard
1	×	Jumper Wires
1	×	(Optional) DC Power Jack
1	×	(Recommended) Screw Terminal Expansion Board for Arduino Nano
1	×	(Recommended) Breakout Expansion Board for Arduino Nano

Or you can buy the following sensor kits:

1	×	DIYables Sensor Kit (30 sensors/displays)
1	×	DIYables Sensor Kit (18 sensors/displays)

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Overview of DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor

	DHT11
The humidity range	20% to 80%
The humidity accuracy	5%
The temperature range	0°C to 50°C
The temperature accuracy	± 2°C
The reading rate	1Hz (one time per second)
Operating Voltage	3 to 5V

DHT11 Pinout

DHT11 has two form: raw sensor and module:

DHT11 sensor includes 4 pins:

GND pin: connect this pin to GND (0V)
VCC pin: connect this pin to VCC (3.3V or 5V)
DATA pin: the pin is used to communicate between the sensor and Arduino Nano ESP32
NC pin: Not connected

We highily recommend you using DHT11 module. The modules have a built-in resistor and have only three pin: VCC, GND, and DATA pins (or alternatively: +, -, and OUT pins).

Wiring Diagram between DHT11 and Arduino Nano ESP32

Wiring to Arduino Nano ESP32 is the same for both sensors. In orginal form, A resistor from 5K to 10K Ohms is required to keep the data line high and in order to enable the communication between the sensor and the Arduino Nano ESP32

Arduino Nano ESP32 - DHT11 Sensor Wiring

The wiring diagram between Arduino Nano ESP32 and DHT11 Temperature and humidity Sensor

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Arduino Nano ESP32 - DHT11 Module Wiring

Most of DHT11 sensor modules have a built-in resistor, so you don't need to add it. it saves us some wiring or soldering works.

The wiring diagram between Arduino Nano ESP32 and DHT11 Temperature and humidity Module

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Arduino Nano ESP32 Code - DHT11

/* * This Arduino Nano ESP32 code was developed by newbiely.com * * This Arduino Nano ESP32 code is made available for public use without any restriction * * For comprehensive instructions and wiring diagrams, please visit: * https://newbiely.com/tutorials/arduino-nano-esp32/arduino-nano-esp32-dht11 */ #include <DHT.h> #define DHT11_PIN D3 // The Arduino Nano ESP32 pin D31 connected to DHT11 sensor DHT dht11(DHT11_PIN, DHT11); void setup() { Serial.begin(9600); dht11.begin(); // initialize the DHT11 sensor } void loop() { // read humidity float humi = dht11.readHumidity(); // read temperature in Celsius float temperature_C = dht11.readTemperature(); // read temperature in Fahrenheit float temperature_F = dht11.readTemperature(true); // check whether the reading is successful or not if ( isnan(temperature_C) || isnan(temperature_F) || isnan(humi)) { Serial.println("Failed to read from DHT11 sensor!"); } else { Serial.print("Humidity: "); Serial.print(humi); Serial.print("%"); Serial.print(" | "); Serial.print("Temperature: "); Serial.print(temperature_C); Serial.print("°C ~ "); Serial.print(temperature_F); Serial.println("°F"); } // wait a 2 seconds between readings delay(2000); }

Detailed Instructions

To get started with Arduino Nano ESP32, follow these steps:

If you are new to Arduino Nano ESP32, refer to the tutorial on how to set up the environment for Arduino Nano ESP32 in the Arduino IDE.
Wire the components according to the provided diagram.
Connect the Arduino Nano ESP32 board to your computer using a USB cable.
Launch the Arduino IDE on your computer.
Select the Arduino Nano ESP32 board and its corresponding COM port.* Open the Library Manager by clicking on the Library Manager icon on the left navigation bar of Arduino IDE
Type “DHT” on the search box, then look for the DHT sensor library by Adafruit
Install the library by clicking on Install button.

A windows appears to ask you to install dependencies for the library
Install all dependencies for the library by clicking on Install All button.

Arduino Nano ESP32 Adafruit Unified sensor library

Copy one of the above code and open with Arduino IDE
Compile and upload code to Arduino Nano ESP32 board by clicking Upload button on Arduino IDE
Make the sensor colder or hotter. For example, putting the sensor near a hot cup of coffee
Check out the result on the Serial Monitor. It looks like the below:.

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Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F Humidity: 32.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F Humidity: 32.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F

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