What's the simplest way to check the fire happened? Use a flame sensor. In this project, we simply test the flame sensor to turn on led if detecting flame.
Component Required
- EASY plug control board*1
- EASY plug Flame Sensor *1
- EASY plug LED Module*1
- EASY plug Fan Motor*1
- RJ11 cable *2
- USB cable*1
EASY plug Flame Sensor Module
The flame sensor can be used to detect fire or other wavelength at 760nm ~1100nm light.
In the fire-fighting robot game, the flame plays an important role in the probe, which can be used as the robot's eyes to find fire source.
The potentiometer on the flame sensor can be used to adjust the sensitivity.
- Supply Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
- Detection range: 500px (4.8V) ~ 2500px (1V)
- Spectral Bandwidth Range: 760nm ~ 1100nm
- Operating temperature: -25℃ to 85℃
- Sensor type: digital
Connect It Up
Connect the EASY Plug Flame Sensor and LED module to control board using RJ11 cables.
Upload the Code
What You Should See
Done uploading the code, put a lighter close to the flame sensor. Once the sensor detects the flame, the led lights up.
If isn’t, you are able to adjust the sensitivity by a potentiometer.
Little Knowledge:
You are able to adjust the sensitivity by a blue potentiometer on the sensor.
EASY plug Flame Sensor Module
Simulating Fire Extinguisher
Let’s go into an interesting project. When detecting the flame by flame sensor, the fan motor will rotate to blow out the fire.
Hookup Guide
Test Code
What You Should See
Done uploading the code, put a lighter close to the flame sensor. Once the sensor detects the flame, you should see the fan motor run.
All Tutorials
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