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amazon.de/F%C3%BCllstands-Anzeige-Ultraschall-Wasserstand-Sensor-Heiz-%C3%96ltank-Wassertank/dp/B0BD4Z4LF2
amazon.de/dp/B0CCK2F6TH
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In this episode of DIY or Buy, we will have a closer look at a very niche project. I have a cistern in my garden that stores all the rain water from my roofs. Only problem is that I have no idea how much water is in there meaning I need some kind of water level sensor. But the Buy options for such a "niche" application are not that great. That is why I came up with my own DIY solution that might be better ;-) Let's get started!
Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video.
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0:00 The Buy Options Suck!
1:26 Intro
2:21 Buy Option 1 (Hydrostatic Sensor)
3:32 Buy Option 2 (Ultrasonic Sensor)
5:23 DIY Solution
8:40 WiFi DIY Solution
9:43 Final Assembly
10:34 Verdict
Mid-Year Mega Sale $250 Coupon & More Surprise: jlcpcb.com/midyearsales
Get $20 OFF on JLCPCB 6-Layer PCBs: jlcpcb.com/6-layer-pcb
You can get the used products here: (affiliate links)
Hydrostatic Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBp3PiL
Ultrasonic Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFcIQuj
ESP8266: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFzQfIx
CAT7 Wire: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcuHUSX
Junction Box: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dne6OXh
Enclosure: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFAEPgP
5V Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnKzo5N
Try the world's most trusted PCB design software, Altium Designer with
365, for free and 25% off your purchase:
altium.com/yt/greatscott!
Check out Altium 365: altium.com/altium-365
Check out OctoPart: octopart.com
(AD, Paid Promotion)
Here you can download the design files for my enclosure:
patreon.com/posts/106053253
Websites that were shown/used during the video:
amazon.de/F%C3%BCllstands-Anzeige-Ultraschall-Wasserstand-Sensor-Heiz-%C3%96ltank-Wassertank/dp/B0BD4Z4LF2
amazon.de/dp/B0CCK2F6TH
esphome.io/index.html
esphome.io/components/sensor/jsn_sr04t.html
Previous video (Home Assistant Screen): youtu.be/gE_FuQuaKc0
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Support me for more videos: patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h
In this episode of DIY or Buy, we will have a closer look at a very niche project. I have a cistern in my garden that stores all the rain water from my roofs. Only problem is that I have no idea how much water is in there meaning I need some kind of water level sensor. But the Buy options for such a "niche" application are not that great. That is why I came up with my own DIY solution that might be better ;-) Let's get started!
Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video.
Visit jlcpcb.com to get professional PCBs for low prices.
0:00 The Buy Options Suck!
1:26 Intro
2:21 Buy Option 1 (Hydrostatic Sensor)
3:32 Buy Option 2 (Ultrasonic Sensor)
5:23 DIY Solution
8:40 WiFi DIY Solution
9:43 Final Assembly
10:34 Verdict
