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Arduino sample guide

roboda-sample-0159 - I2C Scan 07

Discover I2C addresses on the board SDA/SCL bus.

Step-by-step build

Find I2C device addresses for sensors, displays, and expanders.

1

Wire SDA and SCL using the board-specific map.

2

Share GND between all I2C devices.

3

Run the scanner and open Serial Monitor.

4

Use the printed address in later sensor/display sketches.

Important code parts

These are the sections learners should understand before changing the sketch.

Wire.begin()

Starts the I2C controller.

Wire.beginTransmission(address)

Tests one possible I2C address.

Wire.endTransmission()

Returns 0 when a device responds.

Pin mapping for this sample

Use this first table for the exact sample wiring, then use the board-family table when moving the sketch to another Arduino board.

Code nameSample pinModeConnect toNote
I2C busSDA / SCLI2CI2C sensor, OLED, RTC, or expanderUse the board-specific SDA/SCL pins from the mapping table.

Arduino board pin reference

The code names stay the same; only the physical board pins may change by family. Always confirm with the board silkscreen when using clones or special variants.

Board familyDigitalPWMAnalogI2CSPIInterrupt
Uno / Nano / Pro MiniDefault target for these samples.D0-D13D3, D5, D6, D9, D10, D11A0-A5A4 SDA, A5 SCLD10 SS, D11 MOSI, D12 MISO, D13 SCK / ICSPD2, D3
Mega 2560Best for many sensors or multiple serial ports.D0-D53D2-D13, D44-D46A0-A15D20 SDA, D21 SCLD50 MISO, D51 MOSI, D52 SCK, D53 SS / ICSPD2, D3, D18, D19, D20, D21
Leonardo / MicroUSB serial can behave differently because the main MCU handles USB.D0-D13D3, D5, D6, D9, D10, D11, D13A0-A5 plus extra analog-capable pins by boardD2 SDA, D3 SCLICSP headerD0, D1, D2, D3, D7
Nano Every / Uno WiFi Rev2Check the board package pinout for exact PWM labels.D0-D13PWM-marked digital pinsA0-A7 on Nano Every, A0-A5 on Uno WiFi Rev2SDA/SCL marked pinsICSP/SPI marked pinsUse pins supported by digitalPinToInterrupt()
Uno R4 Minima / Uno R4 WiFi5V logic board; still confirm shield/library compatibility.D0-D13PWM-marked digital pinsA0-A5SDA/SCL marked pinsICSP/SPI marked pinsUse digitalPinToInterrupt(pin)
Due3.3V logic only; protect pins from 5V sensors.D0-D53PWM-marked digital pinsA0-A11SDA/SCL and SDA1/SCL1SPI headerUse digitalPinToInterrupt(pin)
MKR / Nano 33 family3.3V logic. Some AVR-only libraries may need alternatives.Board-marked digital pinsPWM-marked pinsBoard-marked analog pinsSDA/SCL marked pinsSPI marked pinsUse digitalPinToInterrupt(pin)

Full sample code

/*
  Roboda verified Arduino sample 0159
  Feature: I2C Scan
  Generated for online build, classroom practice, and hardware upload testing.
*/

#include <Wire.h>

void setup() {
  Wire.begin();
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
  for (byte address = 1; address < 127; address++) {
    Wire.beginTransmission(address);
    if (Wire.endTransmission() == 0) {
      Serial.print("I2C device at 0x");
      Serial.println(address, HEX);
    }
  }
  delay(3000);
}

Teacher notes

  • Compile the sample before changing wiring or constants.
  • When changing boards, keep the code names the same and update only the pin number constants.
  • For 3.3V boards, level-shift 5V sensors and modules before connecting signal pins.
  • Use the first compiler error and the Roboda diagnostic suggestion before fixing later warnings.
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