Introduction: Tutorial How to Use DHT11 Humidity Sensor

By Mybotic

Description:

DHT11 Temperature & Humidity Sensor features a temperature & humidity sensor complex with a calibrated digital signal output. By using the exclusive digital-signal-acquisition technique and temperature & humidity sensing technology, it ensures high reliability and excellent long-term stability.

This sensor includes a resistive-type humidity measurement component and an NTC temperature measurement component, and connects to a highperformance 8-bit microcontroller, offering excellent quality, fast response, anti-interference ability and cost-effectiveness

Specifications:

Measurement Range: 20-90% RH, 0 - 50℃

Humidity Accuracy: ±5% RH

Temperature Accuracy: ± 2℃

Resolution: 1

Package: 3 pin single row

Step 1: Material Preparation

For this tutorial, the items needed to run this project are:

  1. Arduino Uno
  2. Breadboard
  3. Male to male jumper
  4. DHT11 Humidity Sensor

Step 2: Hardware Installation

The hardware configuration is stated as below:

  • +pin on the DHT11 Humidity sensor -> 5V port of Arduino UNO
  • -pin on the DHT11 Humidity sensor -> Ground port of Arduino UNO
  • out pin on the DHT11 Humidity sensor -> A0

Step 3: Source Code

  1. Download the test code and open it by using Arduino software or IDE.
  2. Make sure that you have choose the right board and the corresponding port. (In this tutorial, Arduino Uno is used)
  3. Then, upload the test code into your Arduino Uno.

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Step 4: Result

After compile the code and upload to the Arduino UNO, open your serial monitor and examine the humidity and temperature of your surrounding from now on. Have Fun!