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Components

What components are currently supported?

The following sections describes the available components in Automaduino. They’re grouped like in the editor into three sections: Output, User Input and Sensors.

1 - Output

Output components like LEDs or buzzers do not take an input but instead manipulate their environment.

1.1 - LED

A LED commonly used with a resistor emits light.
Information

Type : Output

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Tutorial : funduino

Note: Use with a resistor!

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

On

On State

Switches the component on.

void function_0_led(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_led, HIGH);
function_0_led();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_led, HIGH);
  
void function_0_led(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_led, HIGH);
state = 1;
}

Off

Off State

Switches the component off.

void function_0_led(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_led, LOW);
function_0_led();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_led, LOW);
  
void function_0_led(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_led, LOW);
state = 1;
}

1.2 - Buzzer

A buzzer will emit a sound.
Information

Type : Output

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Tutorial : funduino

Note: Use tone(buzzer, 1000) to set the tone height.

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

On

On State

Switches the component on.

void function_0_buzzer(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_buzzer, HIGH);
function_0_buzzer();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_buzzer, HIGH);
  
void function_0_buzzer(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_buzzer, HIGH);
state = 1;
}

Off

Off State

Switches the component off.

void function_0_buzzer(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_buzzer, LOW);
function_0_buzzer();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_buzzer, LOW);
  
void function_0_buzzer(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_buzzer, LOW);
state = 1;
}

1.3 - Vibration Motor

A vibration motor will vibrate and is for example used in a smartphone.
Information

Type : Output

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Tutorial : elektro.turanis.de

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

On

On State

Switches the component on.

void function_0_vibrationMotor(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_vibrationMotor, HIGH);
function_0_vibrationMotor();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_vibrationMotor, HIGH);
  
void function_0_vibrationMotor(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_vibrationMotor, HIGH);
state = 1;
}

Off

Off State

Switches the component off.

void function_0_vibrationMotor(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_vibrationMotor, LOW);
function_0_vibrationMotor();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_vibrationMotor, LOW);
  
void function_0_vibrationMotor(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_vibrationMotor, LOW);
state = 1;
}

1.4 - Relay

A relay can be used to turn another electrical component on and off.
Information

Type : Output

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Tutorial : funduino

Note: Be careful with external energy sources!

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

On

On State

Switches the component on.

void function_0_relay(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_relay, HIGH);
function_0_relay();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_relay, HIGH);
  
void function_0_relay(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_relay, HIGH);
state = 1;
}

Off

Off State

Switches the component off.

void function_0_relay(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_relay, LOW);
function_0_relay();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_0_relay, LOW);
  
void function_0_relay(){
digitalWrite(pin_0_relay, LOW);
state = 1;
}

1.5 - Servo

A servo is a small motor that can be turned.
Information

Type : Output

Mode : Servo Library

Pins : 0-14

Tutorial : funduino

Library: You need to import the servo library to use this component!

Note: Use with delay as the rotation takes some time.

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Degree

Turn servo to 0 degree

Turn servo to 180 degree

This function will turn the servo to the degree specified in the function name.

void function_1_servo(){
servo_0.write(0);
function_1_servo();
}
  
servo_0.write(0);
  
void function_0_servo(){
servo_0.write(0);
state = 1;
}

2 - Sensors

Sensors will gather input from the environment.

2.1 - Motion Sensor

A motion sensor detects motion within a certain range.
Information

Type : Sensor

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Output Values : 0-1

Tutorial : funduino

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Digital Read

Digital Read State

Reads a digital value.

void function_0_motionSensor(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_motionSensor);
function_0_motionSensor();
}
  
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_motionSensor);
  
void function_0_motionSensor(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_motionSensor);
state = 1;
}

2.2 - Temperature Sensor

A temperature sensor measures the current temperature in the air.
Information

Type : Sensor

Mode : Analog

Pins : 0-7 (analog)

Output Values : Value in Celsius (0-40)

Tutorial : funduino

Note: The value needs to be transformed to celsius! See code below.

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

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Functions

Analog Read

Analog Read State

Reads a analog value and transforms it to Celsius.

void function_0_temperatureSensor(){
int value = map(analogRead(pin_0_temperatureSensor), 0, 410, -50, 150);
function_0_temperatureSensor();
}
  
int value = map(analogRead(pin_1_temperatureSensor), 0, 410, -50, 150);
  
void function_0_temperatureSensor(){
int value = map(analogRead(pin_1_temperatureSensor), 0, 410, -50, 150);
state = 1;
}

2.3 - Humidity Sensor

A humidity sensor measures the humidity of earth or water.
Information

Type : Sensor

Mode : Analog

Pins : 0-7 (analog)

Output Values : 0-1023

Tutorial : funduino

Note: Only the lower parts can get wet!

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Analog Read

Read Analog State

Reads a analog value.

void function_0_humiditySensor(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_humiditySensor);
function_0_humiditySensor();
}
  
int value = analogRead(pin_0_humiditySensor);
  
void function_0_humiditySensor(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_humiditySensor);
state = 1;
}

2.4 - Vibration Sensor

A vibration sensor detects vibration next to it.
Information

Type : Sensor

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Output Values : 0-1

Tutorial : funduino

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Digital Read

Digital Read State

Reads a digital value.

void function_0_vibrationSensor(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_vibrationSensor);
function_0_vibrationSensor();
}
  
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_vibrationSensor);
  
void function_0_vibrationSensor(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_vibrationSensor);
state = 1;
}

2.5 - Loudness Sensor

A loudness sensor measures noise.
Information

Type : Sensor

Mode : Analog

Pins : 0-7 (analog)

Output Values : 0-1023

Tutorial : polluxlabs

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Analog Read

Analog Read State

Reads a analog value.

void function_0_Lautst_rke_sensor(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_loudnessSensor);
function_0_Lautst_rke_sensor();
}
  
int value = analogRead(pin_0_loudnessSensor);
  
void function_0_Lautst_rke_sensor(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_loudnessSensor);
state = 1;
}

2.6 - Ultrasonic Ranger

A ultrasonic ranger uses a ultrasonic wave to measure a distance.
Information

Type : Sensor

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Output Values : Distance in cm (2-300)

Tutorial : funduino

Note: To use this component use the two states to send and receive a wave!

Note: The read value needs to be transformed! See code below

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

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Functions

Send Wave

Send Wave State

Sends a ultrasonic wave.

void function_0_Ultraschall_messer(){
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, LOW);
delay(5);
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, HIGH);
delay(10);
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, LOW);
function_1_Ultraschall_messer();
}
  
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, LOW);
delay(5);
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, HIGH);
delay(10);
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, LOW);
  
void function_0_Ultraschall_messer(){
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, LOW);
delay(5);
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, HIGH);
delay(10);
digitalWrite(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, LOW);
state = 1;
}

Receive Wave

Receive Wave State

Receive a ultrasonic wave.

void function_1_Ultraschall_messer(){
long pulseValueFromWave = pulseIn(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, HIGH);
long value = (pulseValueFromWave/2) * 0.03432;
function_1_Ultraschall_messer();
}
  
long pulseValueFromWave = pulseIn(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, HIGH);
long value = (pulseValueFromWave/2) * 0.03432;
  
void function_1_Ultraschall_messer(){
long pulseValueFromWave = pulseIn(pin_2_ultrasonicRanger, HIGH);
long value = (pulseValueFromWave/2) * 0.03432;
state = 1; 
}

3 - User Input

User input components will wait for a user to interact with them.

3.1 - Button

A button will detect if a user presses it.
Information

Type : User Input

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Output Values : 0-1

Tutorial : funduino

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Await Input

Await Input State

Awaits a digital value.

void function_0_button(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_button);
delay(200);
function_0_button();
}
  
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_button);
delay(200);
  
void function_0_button(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_button);
delay(200);
state = 1;
}

3.2 - Switch

A switch works similar to a button to detect an input.
Information

Type : User Input

Mode : Digital

Pins : 0-14

Output Values : 0-1

Tutorial : funduino

Note: A switch works the same way as a button but you can always the the current status.

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

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Functions

Await Input

Await Input State

Awaits a digital value.

void function_0_Schalter(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_switch);
function_0_Schalter();
}
  
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_switch);
  
void function_0_Schalter(){
int value = digitalRead(pin_0_switch);
state = 1;
}

3.3 - Slider

A slider returns a value based on its position.
Information

Type : User Input

Mode : Analog

Pins : 0-7 (analog)

Output Values : 0-1023

Tutorial : funduino

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Await Input

Await Input State

Awaits a analog value.

void function_0_Schieberegler(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_slider);
function_0_Schieberegler();
}
  
int value = analogRead(pin_0_slider);
  
void function_0_Schieberegler(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_slider);
state = 1;
}

3.4 - Potentiometer

A potentiometer returns a dynamic value based on the rotation.
Information

Type : User Input

Mode : Analog

Pins : 0-7 (analog)

Output Values : 0-1023

Tutorial : funduino

Image by funduino, CC-BY-SA.

Connection scheme

Scheme made with Fritzing.

Functions

Await Input

Await Input State

Awaits a analog value.

void function_0_Potentiometer(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_potentiometer);
function_0_Potentiometer();
}
  
int value = analogRead(pin_0_potentiometer);
  
void function_0_Potentiometer(){
int value = analogRead(pin_0_potentiometer);
state = 1;
}