ESP32 - Temperature Sensor - LCD

This tutorial instructs you how to use ESP32 to read the temperature from DS18B20 temperature sensor and display it on LCD I2C 16x2.

This tutorial shows how to program the ESP32 using the Arduino language (C/C++) via the Arduino IDE. If you’d like to learn how to program the ESP32 with MicroPython, visit this ESP32 MicroPython - Temperature Sensor - LCD tutorial.

Hardware Used In This Tutorial

1	×	ESP-WROOM-32 Dev Module
1	×	USB Cable Type-A to Type-C (for USB-A PC)
1	×	USB Cable Type-C to Type-C (for USB-C PC)
1	×	LCD I2C
1	×	DS18B20 Temperature Sensor (WITH Adapter)
1	×	DS18B20 Temperature Sensor (WITHOUT Adapter)
1	×	Breadboard
1	×	Jumper Wires
1	×	Optionally, DC Power Jack
1	×	Recommended: Screw Terminal Expansion Board for ESP32
1	×	Recommended: Breakout Expansion Board for ESP32
1	×	Recommended: Power Splitter for ESP32

Or you can buy the following kits:

1	×	DIYables ESP32 Starter Kit (ESP32 included)
1	×	DIYables Sensor Kit (30 sensors/displays)
1	×	DIYables Sensor Kit (18 sensors/displays)

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Buy Note: Numerous DS18B20 sensors available in the market are of poor quality. We strongly advise purchasing the sensor from the DIYables brand via the link above; we conducted tests, and it performed reliably.

Introduction to Temperature Sensor and LCD

We have specific tutorials about temperature sensor and LCD. Each tutorial contains detailed information and step-by-step instructions about hardware pinout, working principle, wiring connection to ESP32, ESP32 code... Learn more about them at the following links:

Wiring Diagram

How to connect ESP32 with temperature sensor and lcd using breadboard

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How to connect ESP32 with temperature sensor and lcd using screw terminal block breakout board

How to connect ESP32 with temperature sensor and lcd

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If you're unfamiliar with how to supply power to the ESP32 and other components, you can find guidance in the following tutorial: The best way to Power ESP32 and sensors/displays.

ESP32 Code

/* * This ESP32 code is created by esp32io.com * * This ESP32 code is released in the public domain * * For more detail (instruction and wiring diagram), visit https://esp32io.com/tutorials/esp32-temperature-sensor-lcd */ #include <OneWire.h> #include <DallasTemperature.h> #include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h> #define SENSOR_PIN 23 // ESP32 pin GPIO23 connected to DS18B20 sensor's DQ pin OneWire oneWire(SENSOR_PIN); DallasTemperature DS18B20(&oneWire); LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, 16, 2); // I2C address 0x27 (from DIYables LCD), 16 column and 2 rows float tempC; // temperature in Celsius float tempF; // temperature in Fahrenheit void setup() { DS18B20.begin(); // initialize the sensor lcd.init(); // initialize the lcd lcd.backlight(); // open the backlight } void loop() { DS18B20.requestTemperatures(); // send the command to get temperatures tempC = DS18B20.getTempCByIndex(0); // read temperature in Celsius tempF = tempC * 9 / 5 + 32; // convert Celsius to Fahrenheit lcd.clear(); lcd.setCursor(0, 0); // display position lcd.print(tempC); // display the temperature in Celsius lcd.print((char)223); // display ° character lcd.print("C"); lcd.setCursor(0, 1); // display position lcd.print(tempF); // display the temperature in Fahrenheit lcd.print((char)223); // display ° character lcd.print("F"); delay(500); }

※ NOTE THAT:

The LCD I2C address can be different from each manufacturer. In the code, we used address of 0x27 that is specified by DIYables manufacturer

Quick Instructions

If this is the first time you use ESP32, see how to setup environment for ESP32 on Arduino IDE.
Do the wiring as above image.
Connect the ESP32 board to your PC via a micro USB cable
Open Arduino IDE on your PC.
Select the right ESP32 board (e.g. ESP32 Dev Module) and COM port.
Click to the Libraries icon on the left bar of the Arduino IDE.
Search “DallasTemperature” on the search box, then look for the DallasTemperature library by Miles Burton.
Click Install button to install DallasTemperature library.

You will be asked to install the dependency. Click Install All button to install OneWire library.

Type “LiquidCrystal I2C” on the search box, then look for the LiquidCrystal_I2C library by Frank de Brabander
Click Install button to install LiquidCrystal_I2C library.

Copy the above code and paste it to Arduino IDE.
Compile and upload code to ESP32 board by clicking Upload button on Arduino IDE

Make the sensor hotter or colder by gripping the DS18B20 temerature sensor on your hand, or embedding it on hot and cold water.
See the result in LCD

If the LCD displays nothing, see Troubleshooting on LCD I2C

Line-by-line Code Explanation

The above ESP32 code contains line-by-line explanation. Please read the comments in the code!

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