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Connecting a Piezoelectric Sensor to Arduino with Input Protection
Connecting a Piezoelectric Sensor to Arduino with Input Protection

A piezoelectric disc generates voltage when bent or struck and can act as an actuator when driven by an alternating voltage. Its pulse may reach a high…

Educational Optical Pulse Reading with KY-039
Educational Optical Pulse Reading with KY-039

The KY-039 uses adjacent infrared emitter and detector components to observe pulse-related changes in reflected light with suitable contact. It is an…

Tilt Alarm with the SW-520D Ball Switch
Tilt Alarm with the SW-520D Ball Switch

The SW-520D is a ball-type tilt and vibration switch, not a mercury switch. A conductive ball moves inside and opens or closes the contact with…

Building a Safer Automatic Parking Barrier Prototype
Building a Safer Automatic Parking Barrier Prototype

The prototype demonstrates vehicle detection and servo motion, but one range sensor and a fixed delay are not enough for a safe real barrier. Prototype…