How to Connect and Use the DHT11 Temperature and Humidity Sensor

Learn how to measure temperature and humidity using the DHT11 sensor with an Arduino in this comprehensive tutorial. Connect the sensor, install the necessary library, and write code to read temperature and humidity data. Follow step-by-step instructions for setting up constants, creating objects, and using floats for accurate readings. Troubleshoot common issues and test the sensor's functionality using the Serial Monitor. Gain practical skills for integrating environmental sensing into Arduino projects.

Introduction
What You Need
Download DHT11 Space Arduino Library
Connecting the Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Adding the Library
Setting a Constant
Creating the Object
Why Use Floats
Set Time
Read Humidity
Read Temperature
Troubleshooting
Prints
Testing
Serial Monitor
Humidity
Temperature
Testing the Sensor