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Arduino - Rain Sensor - Buzzer
In this tutorial, We will explore the process of utilizing Arduino for rain detection and creating an alarm system with a buzzer.
Hardware Required
Or you can buy the following sensor kits:
| 1 | × | DIYables Sensor Kit (30 sensors/displays) | |
| 1 | × | DIYables Sensor Kit (18 sensors/displays) |
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About 12V Buzzer and Rain Sensor
If you do not know about 12V buzzer and rain sensor (pinout, how it works, how to program ...), learn about them in the following tutorials:
Wiring Diagram
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Arduino Code
/*
* Created by ArduinoGetStarted.com
*
* This example code is in the public domain
*
* Tutorial page: https://arduinogetstarted.com/tutorials/arduino-rain-sensor-buzzer
*/
#define RAIN_SENSOR_PIN A0 // Arduino pin connected to the OUTPUT pin of rain sensor
#define BUZZER_PIN A2 // Arduino pin connected to Buzzer's pin
int rain_state = LOW; // current state of rain sensor's pin
int prev_rain_state = LOW; // previous state of rain sensor's pin
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600); // initialize serial
pinMode(RAIN_SENSOR_PIN, INPUT); // set arduino pin to input mode
pinMode(BUZZER_PIN, OUTPUT); // set arduino pin to output mode
}
void loop() {
prev_rain_state = rain_state; // store old state
rain_state = digitalRead(RAIN_SENSOR_PIN); // read new state
if (prev_rain_state == LOW && rain_state == HIGH) { // pin state change: LOW -> HIGH
Serial.println("Rain detected!");
digitalWrite(BUZZER_PIN, HIGH); // turn on buzzer
}
else
if (prev_rain_state == HIGH && rain_state == LOW) { // pin state change: HIGH -> LOW
Serial.println("Rain stopped!");
digitalWrite(BUZZER_PIN, LOW); // turn off buzzer
}
}
Quick Steps
- Connect Arduino to PC via USB cable
- Open Arduino IDE, select the right board and port
- Copy the above code and open with Arduino IDE
- Click Upload button on Arduino IDE to upload code to Arduino
- Move your hand in front of sensor
- Listen to 12V buzzer's sound
Code Explanation
Read the line-by-line explanation in comment lines of source code!
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