16. Octopus Rain/Steam Sensor¶
16.1. 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.
16.2. Products Link¶
16.3. Characteristics¶
The 3-pins ports is easy to plug and play. It can work with micro:bit in 3V.
16.4. Specifications¶
Item | Parameter:-: | :-: SKU|EF04024 Power Input|3V-5.5V Connector Type|Analog Pins Definition|1-Signal 2-VCC 3-GND Response|Quick response with high sensitivity Circuit|Simple Stablity|Stable and durable
16.5. Outlook and Dimensions¶
16.6. 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.