ROHM BH1790GLC-EVK-001 Sensor Shield User Manual

About this manual

This document is the user manual for the BH1790GLC-EVK-001 Sensor Shield, a development board designed for use with Arduino. It details the preparation of hardware components, including the Arduino Uno and SensorShield-EVK-001, and outlines the necessary software libraries required for operation.

The guide covers hardware configuration steps such as connecting the USB cable and setting the voltage, followed by software installation instructions for the Arduino IDE. It includes specific examples for measuring optical sensor data and monitoring heart rate by placing a finger on the sensor.

What's inside

• Preparation
• Hardware setting
• Prepare the software
• Check the setting about Arduino IDE
• Write the program
• Measurement
• Heart Rate Monitor
• Notice

Frequently asked questions

What Arduino board is required for this shield?

The manual specifies the use of an Arduino Uno.

What is the required voltage for the SensorShield?

The voltage of the SensorShield must be set to 3V.