Sensors and Electronics
Grady J. Koch · Apress eBooks · 2020
A guide is presented in this chapter on finding and selecting various sensors to match with an Arduino. An overview is first given of LEGO-based devices, just to make sure that a MINDSTORMS-ready device is already not available for a desired function. Also, LEGO sensors and Arduino sensors can be combined in a project, as is done in all the projects in this book. Arduino-based sensors offer many complex and interesting applications, so guidance is then given on finding and selecting these devices. Communications interfaces are an important aspect of using Arduino sensors, so sensors are classified in this chapter by their interface. Some designs require electronic circuits for use, typically involving resistors and capacitors, so an introduction is given on these electronic components.