Arduino UNO R4 - DHT22
This tutorial instructs you how to use Arduino UNO R4 with DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor. In detail, we will learn:
- How to connect a DHT22 sensor to an Arduino UNO R4
- How to connect a DHT22 module to an Arduino UNO R4
- How to program an Arduino UNO R4 to read temperature and humidity from a DHT22 sensor and module
Hardware Preparation
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Overview of DHT22 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
| DHT22 | |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -40°C to 80°CW |
| Temperature Accuracy | ± 0.5°C |
| Humidity Range | 0% to 100% |
| Humidity Accuracy | ± 2 to 5% |
| Reading Rate | 0.5Hz (once every 2 seconds) |
| Operating Voltage | 3 to 5V |
Pinout
There are two types of DHT22: the sensor and the module.
The DHT22 sensor includes four pins:
- GND pin: connect this to GND (0V).
- VCC pin: connect this to VCC (5V or 3.3V).
- DATA pin: this pin allows the sensor to communicate with the Arduino UNO R4.
- NC pin: this is not connected and can be ignored.
The DHT22 module includes three pins:
- GND pin: connect to GND (0V)
- VCC pin: connect to VCC (5V or 3.3V)
- DATA pin: used for communication between the sensor and Arduino UNO R4
Some manufacturers offer the DHT22 sensor as a module with three pins labeled GND, VCC, and DATA (or alternatively as -, +, and OUT).
Wiring Diagram
Use a resistor between 5K and 10K Ohms to maintain the high data line and allow communication between the DHT22 sensor and the Arduino UNO R4.
Arduino UNO R4 - DHT22 Sensor Wiring
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Arduino UNO R4 - DHT22 Module Wiring
Most DHT22 sensor modules come with an integrated resistor, so there is no need to add one. This saves some effort in wiring or soldering.
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How To Program For DHT22 Temperature Sensor
Programming for both DHT22 sensor and module is the same.
- Add the library:
#include <DHT.h>
- Set the Arduino UNO R4 pin that connects to the DHT sensor:
#define DHT22_PIN 2
- Create a DHT22 sensor object
DHT dht22(DHT22_PIN, DHT22);
- Set up the sensor:
dht22.begin();
- Read humidity.
float humi = dht22.readHumidity();
- Read the temperature in Celsius.
float tempC = dht22.readTemperature();
- Read the temperature in Fahrenheit:
float tempF = dht22.readTemperature(true);
Arduino UNO R4 Code - DHT22
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#include <DHT.h>
#define DHT22_PIN 2 // The Arduino UNO R4 pin connected to DHT22
DHT dht22(DHT22_PIN, DHT22);
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
dht22.begin(); // initialize the DHT22 sensor
}
void loop() {
// wait a few seconds between measurements.
delay(3000);
// read humidity
float humidity = dht22.readHumidity();
// read temperature as Celsius
float tempC = dht22.readTemperature();
// read temperature as Fahrenheit
float tempF = dht22.readTemperature(true);
// check if any reads failed
if (isnan(humidity) || isnan(tempC) || isnan(tempF)) {
Serial.println("Failed to read from DHT22 sensor!");
} else {
Serial.print("DHT22# Humidity: ");
Serial.print(humidity);
Serial.print("%");
Serial.print(" | ");
Serial.print("Temperature: ");
Serial.print(tempC);
Serial.print("°C ~ ");
Serial.print(tempF);
Serial.println("°F");
}
}
Detailed Instructions
Follow these instructions step by step:
- If this is your first time using the Arduino Uno R4 WiFi/Minima, refer to the tutorial on setting up the environment for Arduino Uno R4 WiFi/Minima in the Arduino IDE.
- Wire the components according to the provided diagram.
- Connect the Arduino Uno R4 board to your computer using a USB cable.
- Launch the Arduino IDE on your computer.
- Select the appropriate Arduino Uno R4 board (e.g., Arduino Uno R4 WiFi) and COM port.
- Click on the Libraries icon on the left side of the Arduino IDE.
- Type "DHT" in the search box and look for the DHT sensor library by Adafruit.
- Click the Install button to add the library.
- You will need to install additional library dependencies.
- Click the Install All button to install all necessary libraries.
- Choose and copy the code for your sensor, then open it in Arduino IDE.
- Click the Upload button in Arduino IDE to upload the code to your Arduino UNO R4.
- Change the temperature around the sensor by making it hotter or colder.
- Check the results on the Serial Monitor.
COM6
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT22# Humidity: 32.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F
DHT22# Humidity: 32.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F
DHT22# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F
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