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What are some "must have" basic sensors for Arduino noobs?

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Former Member over 12 years ago

I have been having fun with my new Arduino(Mega 2560 and a starter kit) lately, but I don't have any sensors. I want to get an IR sensor and a Photoresistor, but what are some other must haves? Specific names are appreciated!

To give you an idea of what I'd like to be able to do at some point, I want to build a picture frame that displays a static image until you walk by it and it begins playing a looped cinema graph. I'd also like to create a weather balloon or something similar in the furture. What kinds of sensors do I need? Does this require some kind of extra shield?

 

Thx for the help!

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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 12 years ago in reply to ntewinkel +1
    Haha. yeah. Good suggestion. I will consider making one.
  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 12 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    I suggest one wire temperature sensors. I tend to use the ones already encased in a stainless available for a number of sources inc http://yourduino.com/sunshop2/index.php?l=product_detail&p=151 Mark
  • Problemchild
    Problemchild over 12 years ago +1
    I'm having a great time with the "10DOF" sensors at the moment ment for the ArduPilot type things. I have 3 axis gyro/accelerometer/Mag sensor and a air pressure sensor all via I2C at only £10 form the…
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    Problemchild over 12 years ago

    I'm having a great time with the "10DOF" sensors at the moment ment for the ArduPilot type things.

    I have 3 axis gyro/accelerometer/Mag sensor and a air pressure sensor all via I2C  at only £10 form the usual auction site.

    Lots of  flash for not a lot of cash!

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    Problemchild over 12 years ago in reply to Problemchild

    I forgot the DHT22 or DHT11 humidity sensors are quite fun if you like controlling say a room fan/green house vent or just want to pull the Temperature from the RH sensor!

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    Problemchild over 12 years ago in reply to Problemchild

    I forgot the DHT22 or DHT11 humidity sensors are quite fun if you like controlling say a room fan/green house vent or just want to pull the Temperature from the RH sensor!

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