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NodeMCU Interfaced Knocking Sensor KY-031

Updated: Jul 2, 2021

In this project, we will learn about Knock Sensor or Vibration Sensor (sometimes called as Tap Sensor) and how a Knock Sensor works and finally how to Interface a Knock Sensor with NodeMCU 12E and control a Relay.


Components Required

NodeMCU EsP8266 12E

Knock Sensor KY-031



Knock Sensor KY-031

As the name suggests the Knock Sensor Module produces the Digital output on the detection of Knock i.e. vibration stroke. Further, the change in voltage level can be manipulated to produce the desired output and can be used in a variety of applications.


Specifications and Features:

  • Detect shocks with the spring and send a signal to Controller Board

  • Operating voltage: 3.3V-5V

  • Digital output



Relay 1 channel module


This is 1 Channel 5V Relay Board Module For Arduino PIC AVR DSP ARM. A wide range of microcontrollers such as Arduino, AVR, PIC, ARM and so on can control it. Each one needs 15mA - 20mA driver current and Equipped with high current relay: DC 5V / 10A, AC 250V / 10A Standard interface that can be compatible with microcontroller. Specification and Features : 1 channel relay board Operating Voltage 5V Max Current : 20mA Relay Contact Current Capacity at AC250V: 10A Relay Contact Current Capacity at DC5V: 10A One normally closed contact and one normally open contact Triode drive, increasing relay coil High impedance controller pin Pull-down circuit for avoidance of malfunction Power supply indicator lamp Control indicator lamp Indicator for Relay output status Can Be controlled various appliances & other Equipment With Large current. Standard TTL Level logic controlled (AVR, Arduino, 8051, PIC, ARM) The module is compliant with international safety standards, control and load areas isolation trenches;


Connections with NodeMCU EsP8266 12E:

Sensor signal S Pin are connected to D5 Pin of NodeMCU

Sensor + Pin are connected to Vin Pin of NodeMCU

Sensor - Pin are connected to Gnd Pin of NodeMCU


Relay + Pin are connected to 3.3V Pin of NodeMCU

Relay - Pin are connected to Gnd Pin of NodeMCU

Relay IN Pin are connected to D6 Pin of NodeMCU

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Arduino Code

const int TapSensorPin = D5; // the pin that the pushbutton is attached to

const int RelayPin = D6; // the pin that the LED is attached to


// Variables will change:

int buttonPushCounter = 0; // counter for the number of button presses

int buttonState = 0; // current state of the button

int lastButtonState = 0; // previous state of the button

int val = 0;


void setup() {

Serial.begin(9600);

pinMode(TapSensorPin, INPUT);

// initialize the LED as an output:

pinMode(RelayPin, OUTPUT);

// initialize serial communication:

}



void loop() {

// read the pushbutton input pin:

val = digitalRead(RelayPin); // read the input pin

digitalWrite(RelayPin, val); // sets the LED to the button's value

buttonState = digitalRead(TapSensorPin);

buttonState = digitalRead(TapSensorPin);


// compare the buttonState to its previous state

if (buttonState != lastButtonState) {

// if the state has changed, increment the counter

if (buttonState == HIGH) {

// if the current state is HIGH then the button

// wend from off to on:

buttonPushCounter++;

Serial.println("ON");

Serial.print("number of button pushes: ");

Serial.println(buttonPushCounter);

Serial.println(val);

delay(100);

}

else {

// if the current state is LOW then the button

Serial.println("OFF");

Serial.println(val);

delay(100);

}

}

// save the current state as the last state,

//for next time through the loop

lastButtonState = buttonState;

if (buttonPushCounter % 5 == 0) { // change 5 to your desired (Knock)knocking counter to Relay on

digitalWrite(RelayPin, HIGH);

} else {

digitalWrite(RelayPin, LOW);

}

}

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