Arduino UNO R4 - Temperature Sensor
This tutorial instructs you how to use the DS18B20 1-wire temperature sensor with the Arduino UNO R4. In detail, we will learn:
- How to connect the DS18B20 temperature sensor to Arduino UNO R4.
- How to connect the DS18B20 temperature sensor to Arduino UNO R4 using adapter.
- How to program Arduino UNO R4 to read the temperature value from the DS18B20 sensor.
Hardware Preparation
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Overview of One Wire Temperature Sensor DS18B20
Pinout
The DS18B20 temperature sensor comes with three pins.
- GND pin: Connect this to GND (0V).
- VCC pin: Connect this to VCC (5V or 3.3V).
- DATA pin: This is the 1-Wire Data bus. Connect it to a digital pin on the Arduino UNO R4.
The sensor comes in two types: the TO-92 package, which looks like a transistor, and the waterproof probe. In this tutorial, we will use the waterproof probe type.
To connect a DS18B20 temperature sensor to an Arduino UNO R4, you need a pull-up resistor, which can be complicated. Some manufacturers provide a wiring adapter with a pull-up resistor and a screw terminal block already included, which simplifies the setup.
Wiring Diagram
- Breadboard wiring diagram
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- Wiring diagram with the wiring adapter
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We recommend buying a DS18B20 sensor with a wiring adapter. This adapter makes it simple to connect because it includes a resistor, so you don't need an extra one.
How To Program For DS18B20 Temperature Sensor
- Include the library:
#include <OneWire.h>
#include <DallasTemperature.h>
- Create a OneWire object and a DallasTemperature object for the pin connected to the sensor's DATA pin.
OneWire oneWire(SENSOR_PIN); // Initialize a new OneWire instance on the sensor pin
DallasTemperature DS18B20(&oneWire); // Create a DallasTemperature object linked to the OneWire instance
- Set up the sensor:
DS18B20.begin(); // Start the sensor initialization process
- Send the command to check temperatures:
DS18B20.requestTemperatures();
- Check the temperature in Celsius.
temperature_C = DS18B20.getTempCByIndex(0);
- (Optional) Change Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit.
temperature_F = temperature_C * 9 / 5 + 32;
Arduino UNO R4 Code
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#include <OneWire.h>
#include <DallasTemperature.h>
#define SENSOR_PIN 4 // The Arduino UNO R4 pin connected to DS18B20 sensor's DQ pin
OneWire oneWire(SENSOR_PIN); // setup a oneWire instance
DallasTemperature DS18B20(&oneWire); // pass oneWire to DallasTemperature library
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600); // initialize serial
DS18B20.begin(); // initialize the sensor
}
void loop() {
DS18B20.requestTemperatures(); // send the command to get temperatures
float temperature_C = DS18B20.getTempCByIndex(0); // read temperature in Celsius
float temperature_F = temperature_C * 9 / 5 + 32; // convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
Serial.print("Temperature: ");
Serial.print(temperature_C); // print the temperature in Celsius
Serial.print("°C");
Serial.print(" ~ "); // separator between Celsius and Fahrenheit
Serial.print(temperature_F); // print the temperature in Fahrenheit
Serial.println("°F");
delay(500);
}
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.
- Connect the DS18B20 1-wire temperature sensor to the Arduino Uno R4 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.
- Search for DallasTemperature and find the library by Miles Burton.
- Click the Install button to add the DallasTemperature library.
- You need to install a library dependency
- Click the Install All button to install the OneWire library.
- Copy the code and open it in Arduino IDE.
- Click the Upload button in Arduino IDE to send the code to Arduino UNO R4.
- Place the sensor in hot and cold water, or hold it in your hand.
- Check the results on the Serial Monitor.
COM6
Temperature: 26.31°C ~ 79.36°F
Temperature: 26.44°C ~ 79.59°F
Temperature: 26.50°C ~ 79.70°F
Temperature: 26.56°C ~ 79.81°F
Temperature: 27.06°C ~ 80.71°F
Temperature: 27.75°C ~ 81.95°F
Temperature: 28.37°C ~ 83.07°F
Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F
Temperature: 29.56°C ~ 85.21°F
Temperature: 30.00°C ~ 86.00°F
Temperature: 30.31°C ~ 86.56°F
Temperature: 30.62°C ~ 87.12°F
Temperature: 30.87°C ~ 87.57°F
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