Gravity: Analog Water Pressure Sensor

Any scuba diver is aware of the ever-present weight of water, but curious Makers may have greater interest in measuring the pressure under water or oil. Using the measurement of pressure, a clever microprocessor like your Arduino can accurately calculate the depth of a liquid. This Gravity Analog Water Pressure Sensor goes a step further to help you create a smart water control system by first detecting if a liquid is present, and then determining its pressure.

The Gravity Analog Water Pressure Sensor acts like a stethoscope for your water pipe and will help you diagnose your water system for smart home applications. Measuring a range of 0 to 1Mpa, this sensor is compatible with multiple Arduino controllers that run with standard 5V DC. DFRobot has created a range of high-quality Gravity sensors and this Analog Water Pressure Sensor utilises a special 3-pin Gravity connector to plug directly into your controller and interfaces with Signal, VCC, and GND connections. Integrate this analog sensor into your solenoid valve or water turbine generator to link new water control to your smart home control system of IoT devices.

Makers find creative uses for quality sensor modules like this Gravity Analog Water Pressure Sensor. With this in mind, DFRobot designed this hardy sensor to support living environmental ware systems found in houses, gardens and farms. You can detect water pressure in tanks, pipes, and natural outdoor environments such as rivers, lakes and the sea. We found this sensor handy for also determining the liquid level in your JoJo tank and many more fun hobbyist applications.

Additional Resources:

• This is the official DFRobot Gravity Analog Water Pressure Sensor Wiki Page, detailing all of the specifications for this module, with documentation on how to connect it to your Arduino.
• If you are interested in learning more about what you can do with the Gravity Water Pressure Sensor, this article from Codrey spills the golden beans about ‘How to Play with a Water Pressure Sensor’.

As self-proclaimed “Robo-holics”, DFRobot is a company comprised of over 100 staff members, of which 30% are engineers who love to build robots. It was started in 2008 with the goal of embracing and promoting open-source hardware, with a core focus on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and their very own LattePanda development boards. Since then, DFRobot have manufactured over 1300 unique modules, sensors and components that all work together and complement each other, allowing users like us to enjoy a full spectrum of cutting edge robotics and electronics without having to pay premium prices.

With the primary goal of developing and manufacturing great quality products, while making them accessible to as many people as possible, DFRobot are rapidly becoming one of the most common-place brands in the world of open-source robotics and electronics. With more than 1300 products developed in-house, and an impressive range of different categories and specialisations, there are few brands in the world who can compete in terms of quality, accessibility and genuine innovation.