Pinouts and example circuits for Home Automation Sensors / Components


DS18B20 temperature sensor

Excellent for battery operated unit. Requires only 1 data line. Downside, 3v operation rules out powering the system from 2x 1.5v batteries as operation stops below 3v.

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SHT40 Temperature and Humidity

Best option for battery powered unit. Runs as low as 1 volt. Super low current.
SHT40 temperature and humidity sensor image

BMP280 Temperature and Air pressure

Good option for battery powered unit. Runs as low as 1.7 volts.
SHT40 temperature and humidity sensor image

BME280 Temperature, Humidity and Air pressure

Good option for battery powered unit. Runs as low as.7 1 volts. Typically only one of these units is needed as 1 air pressure sensor is enough to read outside barometrics (even if installed indoors)

Battery Sensor

A surprisingly accurate battery sensor requiring a couple of MCU pins to give battery status.