Joy-IT KY-039
The explanation of the functionality of a photo transistor is simple: It works like a normal transistor - you will detect a higher electricity if the control voltage is higher.KY-039 Heartbeat sensor module KY-039 Heartbeat sensor module Contents 1 Picture ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 Technical data / Short description ....................................................................................................................... 1 3 Pinout ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 4 Code example Arduino ......................................................................................................................................... 5 5 Code example Raspberry Pi ................................................................................................................................. 7 Picture Technical data / Short description While sticking a finger between the infrared diode and the photo transistor you can detect the pulse at the signal out.