ARDUINO 101 | KY-008 LASER MODULE

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ARDUINO 101 | KY-008 LASER MODULE

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This instructable will guide you through the process of setting up a KY-008 LASER diode module with an Arduino NANO.

Supplies

1) Arduino NANO: Buy here.

2) KY-008 LASER diode module: Buy here.

3) Half-sized breadboard: Buy here.

4) Mini breadboard: Buy here.

5) Male jumper wires: Buy here.

6) 9V cell: Buy here.

7) 9V cell snap connector to 5.5mm DC barrel connector: Buy here.

8) MB102 breadboard power supply module: Buy here.

CONNECTIONS

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LASER MODULE'S SIG/5V -> ARDUINO'S DIGITAL PIN 2

LASER MODULE'S GND/- -> ARDUINO'S GROUND

PROGRAMMING

1) Open the Arduino IDE.

2) Open the BLINK sketch.

3) Replace "LED_BUILTIN" with "2".

4) Change the delay to 100 milliseconds.

5) Choose the right communication port and board.

6) Verify and upload the code.

TESTING

ARDUINO 101 | KY-008 LASER MODULE

*SKIP TO 1:36*

Use some incense sticks to visualize the LASER!