Atmospheric Sensor

Atmospheric Sensor

Technical Description:
The SparkFun BME280 Atmospheric Sensor Breakout is the easy way to measure barometric pressure, humidity, and temperature readings all without taking up too much space. Basically, anything you need to know about atmospheric conditions you can find out from this tiny breakout. The BME280 Breakout has been design to be used in indoor/outdoor navigation, weather forecasting, home automation, and even personal health and wellness monitoring.

Limitations:
Although small and low cost, this sensor does not capture the range of environmental metrics, such as luminosity or location, that some other sensors capture. Also, the sensor does not have headers installed and will need to purchased and soldered on yourself.

Skill:
Beginner Coding Skills ⅕,  Competent Electrical Prototyping ⅗

Sensor:
BME280
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13676

Sample Tutorial:
SparkFun BME280 Arduino Library
https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_BME280_Arduino_Library