What you'll learn
- Understand how Photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensors detect blood volume changes using light.
- Read and process sensitive analog signals using the PulseSensor Playground library.
- Calibrate 'Threshold' values to distinguish between signal noise and an actual heartbeat.
- Visualize real-time physiological data using the Arduino Serial Plotter.
What's in the kit
- Arduino Uno R3
- Pulse Sensor Amped (Analog)
- Breadboard (Half Size)
- Jumper Wires (M-M)×5
- Velcro Strap or Vinyl Sticker
Protocol: analog
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