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Octopus Rain/Steam Sensor

Introduction​

This is a Rain/steam sensor from ElecFreaks, the output voltage will increase when the humidity of the sensor surface goes up, thus to detect the change of the humidity.

ELECFREAKS Octopus Rain/Steam Sensor

Characteristics​

The 3-pins ports is easy to plug and play. It can work with micro:bit in 3V.

Specifications​

ItemParameter
SKUEF04024
Power Input3V-5.5V
Connector TypeAnalog
Pins Definition1-Signal 2-VCC 3-GND
ResponseQuick response with high sensitivity
CircuitSimple
StablityStable and durable

Outlook and Dimensions​

Quick to Start​

Materials used and connection diagram​

Connect to the P1 port as the picture shows

Take sensor:bit for example

Program as the picture shows:​

Analog read to P1 port and show the value on the micro:bit.

Reference​

Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_7cm75DbwJEaY You can also download the links below:

Result​

The current amount of precipitation is scrolling on the micro:bit.

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Technique Files​