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    • sensor: PulseSensor.com
    • example code (doesn’t work with Argon)
    • How to wear
      • attach velcro circle to back of sensor
      • attach vinyl circle to front of sensor
      • use longer velcro strip to wrap sensor on finger
        • finger tip and under side of finger like ring work well
        • wrist does NOT work well
    • working particle code (links to web IDE code)
    • can’t use particle library code for pulse sensor because it uses a library that is incompatible with mesh devices
    • Extensions
      • connect servo to rawSignal to make provide a visual display of heart rate
      • connect LED to pin D6 to see heart fading as a light
      • connect LED to pin D7 to see single blink on heart beat
      • connect buzzer to produce a sound on heart beat
      • could this work with bluetooth and bluefruit app
    • Wrist sensor idea - MAX30102
      • particle post
      • purchase part from AliExpress
      • library

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