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Arduino - DHT11
In this tutorial, we are going to learn:
- How to connect DHT11 sensor to Arduino
- How to connect DHT11 module to Arduino
- How to program Arduino to read temperature and humidity value from DHT11 sensor and module
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About DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor
| DHT11 | |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage | 3 to 5V |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 50°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ± 2°C |
| Humidity Range | 20% to 80% |
| Humidity Accuracy | 5% |
| Reading Rate | 1Hz (once every second) |
Pinout
DHT11 has two forms: sensor and module.
DHT11 sensor has four pins:
- GND pin: needs to be connected to GND (0V)
- VCC pin: needs to be connected to VCC (5V, or 3.3V)
- DATA pin: the pin is used to communicate between the sensor and Arduino
- NC pin: Not connected, we can ignore this pin
DHT11 module has three pins:
- GND pin: needs to be connected to GND (0V)
- VCC pin: needs to be connected to VCC (5V, or 3.3V)
- DATA pin: the pin is used to communicate between the sensor and Arduino
Some manufacturers provide DHT11 sensor in module form with three pins: GND, VCC and DATA pins (or alternatively: -, +, and OUT pins).
Wiring Diagram
In sensor form, A resistor from 5K to 10K Ohms is required to keep the data line high and in order to enable the communication between the DHT11 sensor and the Arduino
Arduino - DHT11 Sensor Wiring
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Arduino - DHT11 Module Wiring
Most of DHT11 sensor modules have a built-in resistor, so you don't need to add it. it saves us some wiring or soldering works.
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How To Program For DHT11 Temperature Sensor
Programming for both sensors is similar. There is only one line of code different.
- Include the library:
#include "DHT.h"
- Define the Arduino pin connected to DHT sensor:
#define DHT11_PIN 2
- Declare DHT11 object
DHT dht11(DHT11_PIN, DHT11);
- Initialize the sensor:
dht11.begin();
- Read humidity:
float humi = dht11.readHumidity();
- Read temperature in Celsius:
float tempC = dht11.readTemperature();
- Read temperature in Fahrenheit:
float tempF = dht11.readTemperature(true);
Arduino Code - DHT11
/*
* Created by ArduinoGetStarted.com
*
* This example code is in the public domain
*
* Tutorial page: https://arduinogetstarted.com/tutorials/arduino-dht11
*/
#include "DHT.h"
#define DHT11_PIN 2
DHT dht11(DHT11_PIN, DHT11);
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
dht11.begin(); // initialize the sensor
}
void loop() {
// wait a few seconds between measurements.
delay(2000);
// read humidity
float humi = dht11.readHumidity();
// read temperature as Celsius
float tempC = dht11.readTemperature();
// read temperature as Fahrenheit
float tempF = dht11.readTemperature(true);
// check if any reads failed
if (isnan(humi) || isnan(tempC) || isnan(tempF)) {
Serial.println("Failed to read from DHT11 sensor!");
} else {
Serial.print("DHT11# Humidity: ");
Serial.print(humi);
Serial.print("%");
Serial.print(" | ");
Serial.print("Temperature: ");
Serial.print(tempC);
Serial.print("°C ~ ");
Serial.print(tempF);
Serial.println("°F");
}
}
Quick Steps
- Connect Arduino to PC via USB cable
- Open Arduino IDE, select the right board and port
- Navigate to the Libraries icon on the left bar of the Arduino IDE.
- Search “DHT”, then find the DHT sensor library by Adafruit
- Click Install button to install the library.
- You will be asked for intalling some other library dependencies
- Click Install All button to install all library dependencies.
- Copy the above code corresponding to the sensor you have and open with Arduino IDE
- Click Upload button on Arduino IDE to upload code to Arduino
- Make enviroment around sensor hotter or colder
- See the result on Serial Monitor.
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DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 27.00°C ~ 80.60°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT11# Humidity: 32.00% | Temperature: 28.00°C ~ 82.40°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F
DHT11# Humidity: 32.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F
DHT11# Humidity: 31.00% | Temperature: 29.00°C ~ 84.20°F
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