MAX30102 Optical Pulse Waveform
Read optical samples over I2C and inspect the PPG waveform. Place a fingertip over the actual optical sensing window, not the printed label side. Explore finger pressure and motion effects. Verify supply requirements for the supplied breakout. Educational outline; tested wiring and code pending. Not a clinical pulse oximeter.
What you build in this project
MAX30102 Optical Pulse Waveform is one focused build from the Biomedical Sensor & Bio-Signal Learning Kit. It uses the parts listed below to make a working electronics example, then you can combine it with the other projects in the kit.
Read optical samples over I2C and inspect the PPG waveform. Place a fingertip over the actual optical sensing window, not the printed label side. Explore finger pressure and motion effects. Verify supply requirements for the supplied breakout. Educational outline; tested wiring and code pending. Not a clinical pulse oximeter.
Parts used
ESP32U, MAX30102, Breadboard, Jumper wires
What to check
Wire the parts, upload the sketch from the kit page, then test this project by watching the Serial Monitor or the output behavior.
What you learn
You learn how the controller reads real sensor signals, makes a decision in code, and turns that result into a useful output.
What this project uses
Every item is in the kit — nothing extra to buy.
Biomedical Sensor & Bio-Signal Learning Kit
All 6 parts in one box, with this project and 7 more to build from them.
Need only these parts? Order them loose · from AED 80.76
One of each part. Packs (resistor assortment, jumper wires) already hold more than a single build needs. Delivery is free on orders AED 150.00+.
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