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Configuring the HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor
Configuring the HC-SR501 PIR Motion Sensor

The HC-SR501 is the most common PIR (Passive Infrared) motion module in hobby electronics, and beyond the basic "detect movement" wiring, it has two…

Reading Pulse Rate with an Optical Sensor and LCD
Reading Pulse Rate with an Optical Sensor and LCD

Before reaching for an I2C sensor like the MAX30100, the classic analog Pulse Sensor is a simpler, cheaper starting point for reading heart rate — a…

MAX30100 Pulse and SpO₂ Measurement: An Educational Experiment
MAX30100 Pulse and SpO₂ Measurement: An Educational Experiment

The MAX30100 combines red and infrared emitters with a photodetector for experiments with pulse and oxygen-saturation algorithms. The part is obsolete…

A Practical Introduction to 3D Printing: From Model to Part
A Practical Introduction to 3D Printing: From Model to Part

A 3D printer builds a physical object the same way it appears on screen, one thin horizontal layer at a time, until a three-dimensional shape emerges…