Arduino Modules - Flame Sensor

Quick and simple start guide for using and exploring the Flame Sensor module with an Arduino.

Step 1: What You Need?

1 x Any Arduino Board (Arduino UNO used in this tutorial.) 
1 x Flame Sensor (With Analog Output)
1 x Lighter Or Another Flame Source For Testing
Female-to-Male Jumper Wires (FM)

1 x USB Type-B Cable

Don't have components? Don't worry. Just click the component's name. 

Step 2: Build Your Circuit.

To wire the Flame Sensor to the Arduino simply connect the following as shown:

Flame sensor ............... Arduino

VCC............................... 5v

GND...............................GND

D0.................................. Analog in 0

Step 3: Testing and Troubleshooting.

Testing:

To test the Flame Sensor and ensure that it is working correctly connect the VCC to a 5v power source and GND. Move a flame source with in a foot of the front of the Ir sensor and the D0-LED should light up.

Troubleshooting:

If the D0-LED does not light up check the following:

• Is the power source 5v?
• Is the ground hooked up?
• Is the flame with in 1 foot and in Line of Sight?

If none of the previous makes the D0-LED light up, your sensor may be defective.

Step 4: Upload The Code.

The following code maps and reads the analog values given by the flame sensor (0-1024). The stock flame sensor will have the following reaction with this code:

• If holding a flame within 1.5 feet in front of the sensor; "case 0" will be activated and " ** Close Fire ** " will be sent to the serial monitor.

• If holding a flame between 1.5 feet and 3 feet in front of the sensor; "case 1" will be activated and " **Distant Fire** " will be sent to the serial monitor.

• If no flame is detected in front of the sensor; "case 2" will be activated and "No Fire " will be sent to the serial monitor.

* To view the output, point a serial monitor such as Putty at your Arduino.

* This code is constantly updating in order to provide a real time feedback of the flame sensor.

Thanks for reading.

Download:

Arduino IDE

Sources:http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Modules-Flame-Sensor/?ALLSTEPS

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