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Adafruit BMP388 Pressure Sensor Evaluation Board

Adafruit BMP388 Pressure Sensor Evaluation Board

MPN: 3966
Adafruit Industries LLC
BMP388 - Pressure Sensor Evaluation Board
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Overview

The Adafruit 3966 is an evaluation board featuring the Bosch BMP388 barometric pressure and temperature sensor. This compact board provides a convenient way to integrate high-accuracy pressure sensing into prototypes and embedded systems. It includes necessary level shifting for compatibility with both 3V and 5V microcontrollers.

Why Choose This Part

This evaluation board offers both I2C and SPI interface options, providing flexibility for integration with a wide range of microcontrollers. Built-in level shifting simplifies connection to both 3V and 5V logic systems. Its compact size and pre-configured design accelerate development and prototyping of pressure-sensing applications.

Applications

Drones and Quadcopters
Provides precise altitude data for flight stabilization and autonomous navigation in UAVs.
Wearables
Enables features like activity tracking, stair climbing detection, and environmental monitoring in smartwatches and fitness trackers.
Altimeters
Serves as the core sensor for accurate altitude measurement in various portable and fixed devices.
Weather Stations
Measures atmospheric pressure changes for local weather forecasting and environmental data logging.
Industrial Sensor Systems
Can be integrated into industrial equipment for environmental monitoring or precise height measurements in automated processes.

Getting Started

To get started, connect the board to your microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi) via I2C or SPI. Adafruit provides extensive libraries and tutorials for both interfaces, including example code for reading pressure and temperature data. Ensure your microcontroller's VDD is within the 3V to 5V range.

Also Consider

BME280 Bosch Sensortec - The BME280 combines pressure, humidity, and temperature sensing in one package, offering more environmental data.
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