Melexis Contact-less Infrared Sensor - MLX90614 5V

This sleek cyber - tronic sensor has a hidden charm behind its shiny eye. Unlike ordinary temperature sensors, it measures infrared light from remote objects to detect temperature without physical contact. Just point it at what you want to measure, and it'll absorb the emitted IR waves to get the temperature. It can sense a wide temperature range from - 70°C to + 380°C as it doesn't need to touch the object. With a 90 - degree field of view, it's great for finding the average temperature of an area. The sensor comes in a user - friendly metal can. You can easily solder it or plug it into a breadboard. It has four pins for power, ground, i2c clock, and i2c data. There are 3V and 5V versions, and this is the 5V one, perfect for classic Arduinos. We also include two 10K pull - up resistors for the I2C data lines. And we've written an easy - to - use tutorial and Arduino library with an example, so you can be up and running in just 5 minutes. The code can be used on any i2c - supported microcontroller.

Using this Melexis 5V Contactless Infrared Sensor is a breeze. First, decide if you want to solder it or plug it into a breadboard. It's important to note that this is the 5V version, so make sure your power source matches. When taking temperature measurements, simply point the sensor towards the object or area you're interested in. It'll detect the temperature by absorbing IR waves. Keep in mind that it has a 90 - degree field of view, which is useful for getting an average temperature. Also, don't forget to use the two 10K pull - up resistors we've included for the I2C data lines. For maintenance, keep the sensor clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme conditions outside its - 70°C to + 380°C temperature range. If you're using it with an Arduino or other microcontroller, refer to our easy - to - use tutorial and library, and you'll be able to get it working in just 5 minutes.