Key Features:
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Accurate Temperature and Humidity Measurement:
- The DHT11 sensor can measure temperature from 0°C to 50°C with an accuracy of ±2°C, and humidity from 20% to 90% RH with an accuracy of ±5% RH.
- It provides reliable data, making it suitable for applications that require real-time environmental conditions monitoring.
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Digital Output:
- The sensor features a digital output that communicates data in a simple format, eliminating the need for complex analog-to-digital conversion. This makes it easy to interface with microcontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
- It sends temperature and humidity data in a single-wire digital signal, simplifying the wiring and setup.
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Low Power Consumption:
- The DHT11 sensor is designed to operate with low power, making it ideal for battery-powered applications or projects that require long-term operation with minimal energy consumption.
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Easy to Interface:
- The sensor module comes with a convenient 3-pin header for easy connection to an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other compatible microcontrollers.
- The module includes the necessary pull-up resistor for reliable signal transmission, so you don’t need to add additional components for basic functionality.
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Compact and Lightweight Design:
- The DHT11 sensor module is compact and easy to integrate into various projects and applications. Its small form factor makes it a great choice for space-constrained designs.
- The lightweight nature of the module ensures that it won’t add significant weight to your projects.
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Wide Range of Applications:
- The DHT11 is perfect for a variety of environmental monitoring and home automation projects, such as:
- Weather Stations: Collect real-time temperature and humidity data for local weather forecasting.
- Greenhouse Control: Monitor temperature and humidity levels to optimize growing conditions.
- Smart Homes: Integrate with home automation systems to control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
- Humidity Control: Use for projects like dehumidifiers or air purifiers to regulate indoor environments.
- The DHT11 is perfect for a variety of environmental monitoring and home automation projects, such as:
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Compatible with Arduino:
- This sensor is Arduino-compatible, and a wide range of libraries and example code are available to help users get started quickly with reading and processing the sensor data.
- Simple and easy-to-use Arduino sketches can be used to extract and display temperature and humidity values for further analysis.