Using Vernier Sensors with Arduino®
Experiment #2 from Vernier Coding Activities with Arduino®: Analog Sensors
- Subject
- Engineering
Introduction
Have you collected data with sensors for a science class? Most people collect data and accept without question that sensors and software work together to provide relatively accurate readings.
This activity is designed to remove some of the mystery of how sensors work.
Objectives
- Understand how sensors work
- Measure the output from a sensor using an Arduino microcontroller
- Convert the output of the Arduino into a voltage
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
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This experiment is #2 of Vernier Coding Activities with Arduino®: Analog Sensors. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
