Pulse Sensor with Arduino

Pulse Sensor for Heartbeat Monitoring

Introduction

This experiment uses a pulse sensor to monitor heartbeat rates. The sensor detects pulse signals and can be used in health-monitoring applications.

Pulse Sensor

Components Needed

Circuit Setup

  1. Connect the VCC pin of the pulse sensor to the 5V pin on the Arduino.
  2. Connect the GND pin to the GND pin on the Arduino.
  3. Connect the output pin of the pulse sensor to an analog input pin (e.g., A0) on the Arduino.

Make sure the sensor is securely attached to your finger for accurate readings.

Pulse Sensor Circuit Setup

Code for Pulse Monitoring

Upload the following code to your Arduino to read the pulse data:


const int pulsePin = A0; // Pin connected to the pulse sensor
int pulseValue = 0;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600); // Start serial communication
}

void loop() {
  pulseValue = analogRead(pulsePin); // Read pulse sensor
  Serial.println(pulseValue); // Output the value to the serial monitor
  delay(100);
}

Explanation

The pulse sensor detects the tiny electrical signals caused by the heart pumping blood. The Arduino reads the signal and prints it to the serial monitor. The values correspond to the heartbeat rate.

Troubleshooting