Introduction

The TMP36 driver for temperature sensing is used in conjunction with the TMP36 sensor to measure the temperature of the sensor’s surroundings.

Driver Parameters

The TMP36 temperature driver for temperature sensing has two parameters that need to be configured:

Pin

This is the pin is monitoring the change in temperature from the TMP36.

Resolution(degrees):

A number between 0 and 9 is to be selected. This is a degree change threshold that determines when the builder base will detect a change in temperature.

Wiring

Example

The GP0 pin is connected to Data Pin on the TMP36, the 3.3V and GND pins on the Builder Base are then connected to the VCC and GND pins on the TMP36.

Breadboard

Schematic

Used Pins

Used Pins	Description
Any GP pin	This pin receives data from the TMP36
3.3V	This pin provides the power
GND	This pin provides the GND

How to write an App

Navigate to the App Builder and create a new application. You can find the “Temperature” code object under the “Hardware” Tab in the object drop down menu on the left, or you can also use the search bar.

Drag the “Temperature” Object onto the canvas.

Next, locate the “Text” Object under the Interface tab and drag it onto the canvas.

Finally, connect the “Temperature” port from the Temperature Object to the “In” port on the Text object and save your application

How to create a firmware

Navigate to the Firmware Builder and create a new firmware file.

Click the “+ Add Hardware” button button which will open a modal window. Scroll down in the list to find the “Sensor” section and select the “Temperature” hardware option.

Give your device a name, and click “Add Device”