Laboratory Exercise 7 - Temperature Sensing

Keen Cabalse
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Visayas State University
Baybay City, Philippines
keen.cabalse@gmail.com

Abstract— This laboratory exercise deals with basic III. METHODOLOGY

electronics and its application when used with Arduino
hardware and software. The laboratory specifically uses a A. Materials
temperature sensor to create a temperature sensing device and The following are materials needed for the laboratory
circuit. The use of Arduino Programming software allows for exercise.
the temperature sensor electronics to record the temperature of
the environment, and be converted into degrees and be • 1 – Arduino UNO R3
displayed for monitoring and recording.
• 1 – USB Cable (USB-A to USB-B)
Keywords—temperature sensor, Arduino, basic electronics, • 1 – LM35 Temperature Sensor
circuit, temperature sensing device
• 1 – Breadboard
I. INTRODUCTION
• Connecting Wires
This laboratory exercise will deal with simple and basic
electronics. Electronics by definition is a branch of physics • Computer with Arduino software
and electrical engineering revolving on electrical applications B. Circuit Diagram
on / with electronic devices [1]. The specific electronics
device explored in this laboratory exercise is the Temperature This schematic diagram of the light sensor circuit is made
sensor. A temperature sensor is an electronic device that is use using Fritzing.
to monitor the temperature or temperature change of its
environment, which then converts the data into electronic
information [2].
The use of the temperature sensor can be applied to build
a simple monitoring system. In this laboratory exercise, the
use of temperature sensor and Arduino hardware and software
allows the reading of the data from the temperature sensor.

II. OBJECTIVES
A. Objectives
This laboratory exercise aims to create a fully functioning
simple temperature sensing system, and the use of Arduino
hardware and software to monitor the temperature data from
the sensor.
The exercise specifically aims to a) convert the reading to
Celsius by multiplying 0.488; b) use LM35 temperature
sensor; c) monitor temperature change in different
environment; d) using different analog pin for the circuit. Figure 1:Circuit Schematic Diagram

B. Scope and Limitation
This laboratory exercise focuses mainly in building a fully
functioning temperature sensing system and circuit using
simple and basic electronic devices such as a LM35
temperature sensor and the usage of Arduino UNO R3.
The use of another model of Arduino will not be discussed
in this laboratory exercise. The circuit created in this
laboratory is a prototype kind of circuit made of basic
electronic device and is not a large circuit system. Other types
of temperature sensor will not be explored in this laboratory
exercise.
C. Code
This is the Arduino code to be used for the laboratory
exercise which was provided in the laboratory manual.
/* Temperature Sensing with LM35 */
//assign variable to use for the program
// use a float variable tempReading for decimal reading
float tempReading;
// use a float variable correctTemperature for decimal
reading float correctTemperature;
// use Arduino Analog pin 0 for temprature reading
int temperaturesensorPin = 0;

MEng 125n – Basic Electronics

2nd Semester SY 2020-2021
Instructor: Engr. Philip Caesar L. Ebit
 void setup()
{ and display the temperature. The displayed data into the Serial
// call a serial monitor communication to view the
readings
Serial.begin(9600);
} The temperature sensor reacts accordingly when placed
// the loop is where your program runs repeatedly.
void loop()
{ close enough to a hot object or environment.
// First we get the value of the temperature read by the
sensor
// from Arduino analog pin 0.
int tempReading = analogRead(temperaturesensorPin);
// We multiply the resulting value of "tempreading" by
.488
// to get the exact calibrated value of the temperature in
degree
// Celsius.
int correctTemperature = tempReading * 0.488;
// print the result to the serial monitor.
Serial.print(correctTemperature);
Serial.println(" degree Celsius"); // print result in a new
line
delay(1000); // 1 second delay to display the value every
second.
} to be placed and be checked of its temperature.
IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
This part will present the results of the laboratory exercise
as well as the functions of each devices/components, along
with the post lab questions presented in the objective part of
the paper.
In this laboratory components/devices used are Arduino
UNO R3, LM35 temperature sensor, USB Cable (USB-A to
USB-B), Breadboard, and Connecting wires.
Arduino UNO R3 is an electronic device or component
that is a microcontroller, allowing input or uploading of
program that instigate specific actions and functions to
components in a circuit like the LED to function [3].
USB Cable, is a wire that connects the Arduino to the
computer, allowing the transfer of data from the program
application.
Breadboard is a component or device that is designed to
contain electronics to test circuit design. It is built as to not
require any soldering to contain electronic components, and
has integrated metal strips within the device, that serves as
wiring. between components to form a connection [4].
Connecting wires, are wires that has metal tips in both ends
used to connect the Arduino to other components attached on
the breadboard.
LM35 temperature sensor is an electronic device that is
used to sense the temperature around it or its environment.
MEng 125n – Basic Electronics
2nd Semester SY 2020-2021
Instructor: Engr. Philip Caesar L. Ebit
The temperature sensor is effective and was able to read
monitor is the temperature in degree, which was programmed
in the Arduino code and was uploaded into the Arduino
Hardware.
near a hot object or a cold object. Temperature drop is
recorded when the sensor is close enough to a cold object. And
an increase in the temperature is recorded when the sensor is
An analog pin from pins 0 to 5 present in the Arduino
hardware can be used for the circuit. When a change of pins is
done it is necessary to apply the changes in the code required
for the circuit to function properly and have the proper
connections for the input data.
V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
To summarize all the points, a temperature sensor is an
electronic device that specifically function to react to the
temperature of the environment. This device can be paired
with an Arduino hardware to create a temperature sensing
device that can display data in degree – for this laboratory
exercise. An Arduino code is necessary for the temperature
sensor to have its input data be converted into degrees.
It is recommended to have the sensor isolated from the
other components of the circuit for it to no be influence by
the internal heat of components. Being separated from other
components also allocate space around the sensor for objects
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The following are given acknowledgment because this
laboratory exercise is made possible with their help.
DOST, as I am a beneficiary of DOST-SEI Undergraduate
Scholarship Program.
Lazada, for being an easy access shop during the pandemic
to acquire the necessary materials for the laboratory.
Sir Philip Caesar Ebit, REE, for the knowledge and
guidance, and other requirements provided within the
laboratory manual.
My family, for providing financial support throughout the
completion of the project.
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http://wiring.org.co/learning/tutorials/breadboard/.