Project 42 · Sensor Catalog (Vol III)

SD Card Module — datalogger

Turn your Arduino into a professional data logger by saving real-time information to a MicroSD card.

Capstone 105 min 5 components
SD Card Module — datalogger wiring diagram

What you'll learn

  • Understand the SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) communication protocol wiring.
  • Implement file handling in Arduino to create, write, and close text files.
  • Apply data persistence techniques to save information after the power is turned off.
  • Troubleshoot SD card initialization and formatting issues.

What's in the kit

  • Arduino UNO
  • SD Card Module (SPI)
  • MicroSD Card (FAT32 formatted)
  • Breadboard
  • Jumper Wires (M-M)×8

Protocol: SPI