Current Sensor Breakout (ACS723) Hookup Guide

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Contributors: AGlass0fMilk, Eroc

Resources and Going Further

The ACS723 sensor is ideal if you need to measure a small to moderate amount of current, especially if it's AC current! For more information about the ACS723, check out the links below:

If you don't need electrical isolation and want to measure smaller currents, check out the INA169 Breakout Board. And for even higher power applications, check out the Non-Invasive Current Sensor - 30A.

SparkFun Current Sensor Breakout - INA169

SEN-12040
$13.93

Non-Invasive Current Sensor - 30A

SEN-11005
$15.95

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Or check out this blog post relacted to the ACS723.