BMP280 3.3V Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Module HW-611
BMP280 3.3V Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Module HW-611
BMP280 3.3V Precision Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Module (HW-611)
Take your electronics projects to the next level with the HW-611 BMP280 3.3V Precision Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Module. Built around the industry-trusted BMP280 chip, this compact module delivers highly accurate barometric pressure and temperature readings — making it an essential component for weather stations, altimeters, drones, IoT devices, and Arduino or Raspberry Pi projects.
Key Features
- High Precision Sensing: Measures atmospheric pressure with a resolution of 0.01 hPa and relative accuracy of ±0.12 hPa, ideal for altitude tracking and weather monitoring.
- 3.3V Operating Voltage: Fully compatible with 3.3V microcontrollers and development boards, including Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi.
- Dual Interface Support: Communicates via I²C or SPI protocol for flexible integration into virtually any project.
- Compact Form Factor: Slim, lightweight design makes it easy to embed into space-constrained builds and enclosures.
- Wide Pressure Range: Measures from 300 to 1100 hPa, covering altitudes from -500 m up to +9000 m.
- Built-In Temperature Sensor: Also reads ambient temperature, giving you two measurements in one module.
- Low Power Consumption: Energy-efficient design is perfect for battery-powered and portable projects.
Specifications
- Model: HW-611 / BMP280
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- Communication Interface: I²C / SPI
- Pressure Range: 300 – 1100 hPa
- Pressure Resolution: 0.01 hPa
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
- Altitude Resolution: ~0.1 m
- Current Consumption: ~2.7 µA @ 1 Hz sampling rate
What Can You Build With It?
The HW-611 BMP280 sensor module is widely used in:
- DIY weather stations and data loggers
- Drone and RC aircraft altitude control
- Indoor navigation and floor-detection systems
- IoT environmental monitoring setups
- Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi projects
Easy to Integrate
The module comes ready to connect with standard 2.54mm pitch headers, compatible with breadboards and jumper wires. Extensive community libraries are available for Arduino IDE and MicroPython, so you can get readings up and running in minutes.
For more information on sensor technologies and electronics standards, visit the NIST Sensor Technologies resource page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the HW-611 BMP280 Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Module used for?
A: The HW-611 BMP280 sensor module is used to measure barometric atmospheric pressure, altitude, and ambient temperature. It is commonly integrated into DIY weather stations, drones, IoT devices, and microcontroller projects using Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi platforms.
Q: What communication protocols does the BMP280 sensor module support?
A: The BMP280 module supports both I²C and SPI communication protocols, offering broad compatibility with a wide range of microcontrollers and development boards operating at 3.3V logic levels.
Q: Is the BMP280 sensor module compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi?
A: Yes! The HW-611 BMP280 module is fully compatible with Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other 3.3V-based platforms. Popular open-source libraries such as Adafruit's BMP280 library for Arduino IDE make setup straightforward and quick.
Q: How accurate is the BMP280 pressure sensor?
A: The BMP280 provides a relative pressure accuracy of ±0.12 hPa and a resolution of 0.01 hPa, translating to approximately ±1 meter of altitude accuracy under typical conditions — making it well-suited for precision altimeter and navigation applications.