KY-015 Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module

KY-015 (DHT11) Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module Circuit Board

The KY-015 module is based on the DHT11 sensor, which combines a humidity sensor and a temperature sensor into a single chip used for measuring ambient temperature and humidity.

It has relatively low accuracy compared to more advanced sensors like the DHT22 or the SHT series. Additionally, it has a slow response time and can be sensitive to external factors such as airflow and condensation.

The module provides digital output signals that can be easily interfaced and read by microcontrollers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc. The data is transmitted using a single-wire digital protocol.

This article will provide detailed information about the digital DHT11 temperature & humidity sensor module KY-015, including specifications, pinout, circuit & connection diagram, and how to interface with Arduino, and more. Let's get started!

KY-015 Module Specifications

The quick specifications of the KY-015 temperature and humidity sensor module is given below:

Type: Digital
Module: Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Operating Voltage: DC 3.3V to 5V
Humidity Measurement Range: 20% to 90% RH
Humidity Measurement Accuracy: ±5% RH
Humidity Measurement Resolution: 1% RH
Temperature Measurement Range: 0°C to 50°C [32°F to 122°F]
Temperature Measurement Accuracy: ±2°C
Temperature Measurement Resolution: 1°C
Signal transmission range: 20m
Board Dimantions (L x W x H): 15.5mm x 12mm x 5.5mm
Weight: 8gm

KY-015 Module Pinout

Pinout of KY-015 Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module

The module has 3 male header pins those are -

Pin (S): Digital Signal
Pin (Middle): DC +5V
Pin (-): GND

KY-015 Module Circuit Diagram

Schematic of the ky-015 (dht11) temperature and humidity sensor module circuit is shown below.

Schematic of DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor KY-015 Module Circuit

Components are used in the circuit - S₁: DHT11 Sensor, and R₁: 10kΩ Resistor.

KY-015 Module Interfacing with Arduino

Connection diagram of the KY-015 temperature and humidity sensor module with an Arduino is shown below.

KY-013 Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module Interfacing with Arduino

Connect the power pin (middle) and ground pin (-) of the ky-015 module to +5V and GND on the Arduino, respectively. The module signal pin (s) connect to digital pin 2 on the Arduino.

Arduino Source Code

Here's a basic Arduino sketch for the KY-015 temperature and humidity sensor module.

Make sure you have the DHT library installed in your Arduino IDE before uploading the sketch.

To install the library, go to "Sketch" > "Include Library" > "Manage Libraries" and search for "DHT", then click "Install" next to the "DHT sensor library" by Adafruit.

The following sketch will read the temperature and humidity values from the sensor and display them on the serial monitor.

#include <DHT.h> // Include the DHT library

#define DHTPIN 2 // Pin connected to the KY-015 sensor
#define DHTTYPE DHT11 // Define the type of KY-015 sensor being used DHT11

DHT dht(DHTPIN, DHTTYPE); // Create a DHT object

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600); // Initialize the serial communication at a baud rate of 9600
  dht.begin(); // Initialize the KY-015 sensor
}

void loop() {
  delay(2000); // Delay for 2 seconds
  
  float temperature = dht.readTemperature(); // Read temperature value in Celsius
  float humidity = dht.readHumidity(); // Read humidity value

  if (isnan(temperature) || isnan(humidity)) {
    Serial.println("Failed to read from KY-015 sensor!"); // Print an error message if the readings are not valid
    return;
  }

  Serial.print("Temperature: ");
  Serial.print(temperature); // Print the temperature value
  Serial.print(" °C\t"); // Print a tab character
  Serial.print("Humidity: ");
  Serial.print(humidity); // Print the humidity value
  Serial.println(" %"); // Print a new line
}

After uploading the sketch to your Arduino board, open the serial monitor at a baud rate of 9600. You should see the temperature and humidity readings displayed in the serial monitor every 2 seconds.