Sensors are where projects meet the real world — and where most wiring mistakes happen. These guides cover the popular modules (BME280, MPU6050, DHT22, ultrasonic, and dozens more) with pinouts, working code for Arduino, ESP32, and Pi, plus the calibration tricks that turn noisy readings into trustworthy data. All the featured sensors ship pre-soldered below.
Shop the parts used in these tutorials
BME280 Pre-Soldered Temperature, Pressure & Humidity Sensor for Arduino & Raspberry Pi
$10.99
MPU6050 Pre-Soldered IMU Accelerometer Sensor 2-Pack for Arduino
$10.99
DHT22 Temperature & Humidity Sensor for Arduino & Raspberry Pi
$8.00
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Module 4-Pin for Arduino & Raspberry Pi
$4.49
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