People never really know if their fever is bad enough to get them out of bed and go see a doctor. This often causes them to miss the optimum diagnosis and recovery window. But don’t fear just yet! Introducing the all new revolutionary therMOMeter 2000! This intelligent device will take your temperature in a matter of seconds and remind you that you need to go see a doctor right away with an alarming red light — just like how a mom would!
The hue alternates between blue (you’re cold), green (you’re fine), and red (you have a fever).
Here is a simple demonstration of the TherMOMeter in action:
Before settling on the TherMOMeter, I experimented with many different sensors including the pressure sensor, the photoreceptor, and the sound sensor. I ultimately opted for the temperature sensor because it was very responsive and adorably compact. The sparkfun website offered a lot of insight in terms of how to properly install the sensor onto the circuit board. Installing the sensor backwards (incorrectly) actually caused it to heat up!
A screenshot of the code I used is attached below:
