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Month: October 2023

009 - MakeCode MicroBit: Brickcell TOF VL53L0X

George Bantique October 7, 2023 No Comments

VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (ToF) Distance Sensor The VL53L0X Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor is a miniature, highly advanced distance sensor designed to measure distances accurately and quickly. It operates based on the principle of time-of-flight, where it emits a laser or infrared light pulse and measures the time it takes for the light to bounce back after hitting […]


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008 - MakeCode MicroBit: Brickcell Color TCS34725

George Bantique October 6, 2023 No Comments

BMP280 Pressure Sensor The BMP280 is a popular digital pressure sensor manufactured by Bosch Sensortec. It is commonly used to measure barometric pressure and temperature. It is capable of measuring pressure ranging from 300 hPa to 1100 hPa. While the sensor is mainly designed to measure barometric pressure, it also includes a built-in temperature sensor […]


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007 - MakeCode MicroBit: Brickcell Pressure BMP280 |

George Bantique October 5, 2023 No Comments

BMP280 Pressure Sensor The BMP280 is a popular digital pressure sensor manufactured by Bosch Sensortec. It is commonly used to measure barometric pressure and temperature. It is capable of measuring pressure ranging from 300 hPa to 1100 hPa. While the sensor is mainly designed to measure barometric pressure, it also includes a built-in temperature sensor […]


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006 - MakeCode MicroBit: Brickcell Weight HX711

George Bantique October 4, 2023 No Comments

HX711 Weight Sensor The HX711 is a precision 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) designed for weigh scales and industrial control applications. It is commonly used to interface with load cells, which are sensors used to measure weight or force. The HX711 load cell amplifier provides a stable and accurate digital output of the load cell’s signal, […]


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005 - MakeCode Microbit | Brickcell Fine Dust

George Bantique October 3, 2023 No Comments

Fine Dust Sensor (Particulate Matter – PM Sensor) The Fine Dust sensor, also known as a Particulate Matter (PM) sensor, is a device used to measure the concentration of fine particulate matter in the air. Fine particulate matter refers to tiny, airborne particles or droplets that can be inhaled into the respiratory system and can […]


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