Heartbeat Module

The Heartbeat Module project showcases how to utilize an Arduino Nano to measure and display heartbeat data using a heart rate sensor. This project is valuable for health monitoring, fitness tracking, and educational purposes, providing insights into heart rate measurement techniques.

Components Needed

• Arduino Nano
• Heart Rate Sensor
• Breadboard and Jumper Wires

Circuit Diagram

Circuit Setup

1.Connect Heartbeat Sensor to Arduino Nano:

Connect the Vcc pin of the Heartbeat sensor to the 5V pin on the Arduino Nano.

Connect the GND pin of the Heartbeat sensor to the GND pin on the Arduino Nano.

Connect the output pin of the Heartbeat sensor to analog pin A0 on the Arduino Nano.

Instructions

1.Circuit Setup:

Wire the Heartbeat sensor to the Arduino Nano as described in the circuit setup section.

2.Code Upload:

Connect the Arduino Nano to your computer using a USB cable.

Launch the Arduino IDE and paste the provided code.

Choose the appropriate board (Arduino Nano) and port from the Tools menu.

Upload the code to the Arduino Nano.

3.Testing:

After uploading the code, place the heart rate sensor on your fingertip or earlobe.

Monitor the serial monitor for the displayed beats per minute (BPM) readings.

Applications

Health Monitoring:Utilize heartbeat data for real-time health assessment and monitoring.

Fitness Tracking: Track exercise intensity and performance by monitoring heart rate.

Educational Purposes:Explore heart rate measurement principles and sensor interfacing with microcontrollers.

Notes

Ensure accurate sensor placement and connection to obtain reliable heart rate readings.

Experiment with different sensor placements to optimize heart rate sensor performance.

Adjust the mapping parameters in the code to adapt to different sensor models or measurement ranges.