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New article: Find the temperature sensor in your Arduino Starter Kit
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title: "Find the temperature sensor in your Arduino Starter Kit"
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A temperature sensor will change its voltage output depending on the temperature of the
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component. Learn how to find the sensor in your kit.
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The temperature sensor included in the Starter Kit looks like this:
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![Photo of the temperature sensor. Three straight, parallel pins connect to the black, plastic housing. The housing is shaped like a half-cylinder.](img/Temp_Sensor_ISO.jpg)
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Here are some tips to help tell it apart from other components:
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* All three pins on the temperature sensor are straight, unlike the included transistors, which have a bend in the two outer pins.
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* Look for the label "TMP" or "MCP9700AE" on the flat side of the temperature sensor. You may need a flashlight to see the text clearly.
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