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Pretty similar to what is described here I have the strange problem that my sensor readings are affected by the type of power supply I use.

Whenever I connect my D1 mini through USB with laptop everything works fine. The readings make sense and are quite accurate. But as soon as I disconnect it from the laptop and use a USB power supply (I tested different ones) the readings do not make sense anymore.

I also tried to apply the sketch to a NodeMCU board. The results are the same. So I assume it has something to do with either the sensor or the ESP 12E.

Any suggestions?

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    How are you powering the sensor?
    – Majenko ♦
    Jul 20, 2020 at 7:39
  • The sensor is powered by the 3.3V output of the Wemos/NodeMCU Board. But I also tested it with the 5V output. Always with the same results.
    – Kai
    Jul 20, 2020 at 12:29
  • I'll bet your laptop's charger has 3 prongs that plug into the wall, but your USB power supplies only have 2 prongs. If so, try grounding to earth.
    – dandavis
    Jul 21, 2020 at 4:19
  • Easier said than done in this case :) But I'll try. Sounds like a good idea.
    – Kai
    Jul 21, 2020 at 6:41

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Try a different supply or computer, it sounds like that one has a lot of ripple and or noise on it. Not all USB power supplies are clean and some do not have much filtering.

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