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Temperature & Humidity Monitor with LCD

Intermediate Arduino Project
1-2 hours

Monitor environmental conditions using a DHT22 sensor and display readings on an LCD screen. Includes data logging capabilities.

Temperature & Humidity Monitor with LCD

Project Overview

Build a professional environmental monitoring station that tracks temperature and humidity in real-time! This project introduces you to working with sensors, LCD displays, and data logging.

The DHT22 sensor provides accurate temperature and humidity readings, while the 16x2 LCD display shows current conditions and historical data. You'll learn about sensor calibration, data validation, and user interface design.

This project is perfect for understanding how environmental monitoring systems work in buildings, greenhouses, or weather stations. The skills you learn here apply to IoT projects, home automation, and scientific data collection.

What You'll Learn

  • Understanding digital pin outputs
  • Using delay() functions for timing
  • Creating loops and sequences
  • Basic circuit building
  • Arduino IDE fundamentals
  • Troubleshooting common issues
  • Analog sensor reading and processing
  • Sensor calibration techniques
  • Data validation and error handling
  • Serial monitor debugging
  • LCD display programming and control
  • User interface design principles
  • Real-time data monitoring

Key Features

Real-time sensor data display
Data validation and error handling
Serial monitor output
Adjustable refresh rates
Multi-screen display cycling
Real-time data updates
User-friendly information layout
Status indicators
Environmental monitoring
Data logging capabilities
Min/max value tracking
Multi-screen display

Step-by-Step Instructions

Interactive Demo

Tags

#arduino#beginner#electronics#sensor#monitoring#lcd#display

Materials Needed

  • Arduino Uno R3
  • Breadboard
  • Jumper Wires
  • USB Cable
  • 16x2 LCD Display
  • DHT22 Temperature/Humidity Sensor
  • 16x2 LCD Display
  • 10kΩ Pull-up Resistor
  • SD Card Module (optional)
  • MicroSD Card

Project Details

Difficulty:Intermediate
Estimated Time:1-2 hours
Category:arduino projects
Est. Cost:$30-40
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