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Basic Example

Description

Once the Arduino library has been installed, the Example1_BasicReadings.ino example file can be accessed from the File > Examples > SparkFun STHS34PF80 Arduino Library > Example1_BasicReadings drop-down menu. This example reads the human presence detection values from the STHS34PF80 sensor through the I2C interface and displays them in the Serial Monitor.

Example1_BasicReadings.ino
Code Verification

This code was last verified to be functional under the following parameters:

IDE: Arduino 2.2.1
Hardware Platform: SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic  
SparkFun Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80 (Qwiic) Version: 1.0
SparkFun Qwiic Mini Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80 Version: 1.0

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/******************************************************************************
  Example1_BasicReadings.ino

  Read human presence detection values from the STHS34PF80 sensor, print them
  to terminal. Prints raw IR presence (cm^-1), if motion was detected, and 
  temperature in degrees C.

  SparkFun STHS34PF80 Arduino Library
  Madison Chodikov @ SparkFun Electronics
  Original Creation Date: September 19th, 2023
  https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_STHS34PF80_Arduino_Library

  Development environment specifics:

  IDE: Arduino 2.2.1
  Hardware Platform: SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic    
  SparkFun Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80 (Qwiic) Version: 1.0
  SparkFun Qwiic Mini Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80 Version: 1.0

  Do you like this library? Help support SparkFun. Buy a board!

    SparkFun Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80 (Qwiic)
    https://www.sparkfun.com/products/22494

    SparkFun Qwiic Mini Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80
    https://www.sparkfun.com/products/23253

  Hardware Connections:
  Use a Qwiic cable to connect from the RedBoard Qwiic to the STHS34PF80 breakout (QWIIC).
  You can also choose to wire up the connections using the header pins like so:

  ARDUINO --> STHS34PF80
  SDA (A4) --> SDA
  SCL (A5) --> SCL
  3.3V --> 3.3V
  GND --> GND

  This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
  GNU General Public License for more details.

  You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
  along with this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
******************************************************************************/

#include "SparkFun_STHS34PF80_Arduino_Library.h"
#include <Wire.h>

STHS34PF80_I2C mySensor;

// Values to fill with presence and motion data
int16_t presenceVal = 0;
int16_t motionVal = 0;
float temperatureVal = 0;


void setup()
{
    Serial.begin(115200);
    Serial.println("STHS34PF80 Example 1: Basic Readings");

    // Begin I2C
    if(Wire.begin() == 0)
    {
      Serial.println("I2C Error - check I2C Address");
      while(1);
    }

    // Establish communication with device 
    if(mySensor.begin() == false)
    {
      Serial.println("Error setting up device - please check wiring.");
      while(1);
    }

    delay(1000);
}

void loop()
{
  sths34pf80_tmos_drdy_status_t dataReady;
  mySensor.getDataReady(&dataReady);

  // Check whether sensor has new data - run through loop if data is ready
  if(dataReady.drdy == 1)
  {
    sths34pf80_tmos_func_status_t status;
    mySensor.getStatus(&status);

    // If presence flag is high, then print data
    if(status.pres_flag == 1)
    {
      // Presence Units: cm^-1
      mySensor.getPresenceValue(&presenceVal);
      Serial.print("Presence: ");
      Serial.print(presenceVal);
      Serial.println(" cm^-1");
    }

    if(status.mot_flag == 1)
    {
      Serial.println("Motion Detected!");
    }

    if(status.tamb_shock_flag == 1)
    {
      mySensor.getTemperatureData(&temperatureVal);
      Serial.print("Temperature: ");
      Serial.print(temperatureVal);
      Serial.println(" °C");
    }
  }

}

Hardware Connections

For this example, users simply need to connect their Qwiic Human Presence/Motion Sensor board to their microcontroller, utilizing the I2C interface. With the recommended hardware, users can easily connect their boards with the Qwiic connection system.

The sensor connected to a RedBoard Plus

The sensor connected to a RedBoard Plus

The Qwiic Human Presence/Motion Sensor boards are connected to a RedBoard Plus, with a Qwiic cable.

Pin Connections

For users with a development board without a Qwiic connector, the table below illustrates the required pin connections. Make sure that the logic-level of the sensor is compatible with the development board that is being connected.

Sensor Pin Microcontroller Pin RedBoard/Uno
SCL I2C - Serial Clock SCL/A5
SDA I2C - Serial Data SDA/A4
3V3 Power: 1.7 to 3.6V 3.3V
GND Ground GND

Serial Monitor

This example reads the human presence detection values from the STHS34PF80 sensor and displays them in the Serial Monitor. It prints the raw IR presence (cm-1), if the motion detection flag was triggered, and temperature (°C).

Data stream in the serial monitor

The human presence detection values being streamed from the STHS34PF80 sensor into the Serial Monitor.

Tip

For this example wave different objects in front of the sensor, with varying ranges. Objects that emit black body radiation work the best and should trigger the motion detected flag.