Gravity: Tipping Bucket Rainfall Sensor - I2C & UART

This cutting-edge DFRobot rainfall sensor brings innovation right to your fingertips, offering a seamless experience in monitoring rainfall with unmatched reliability and precision. Imagine you're setting up your own weather station, and you want accurate rainfall data that you can trust without the hassle of complicated electronics; that's exactly where this sensor excels.

Based on the tried and true principle of the tipping bucket, this sensor measures the quantity of rainfall in millimeters while keeping track of system operating time. Picture this: it functions much like a simple yet effective seesaw, where droplets accumulate on one side until the weight causes it to tip, providing a pulse signal. These signals are meticulously counted to calculate total rainfall, ensuring high-quality data.

Compatibility is key, and this sensor doesn’t disappoint. It’s ready to integrate seamlessly with popular platforms such as micro:bit, Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi, thanks to supporting I2C and UART data outputs. Coupled with an intuitive Gravity interface, setting up a monitoring system is a breeze, even for beginners. The included libraries are user-friendly, transforming complex tasks into straightforward processes.

Designed with practicality in mind, the sensor’s hollow bottom allows rainwater to drain automatically, avoiding any electronic interference and boosting sensitivity and stability. Although highly efficient, take care to protect the signal adapter board from rain, as it isn’t waterproof. Whether you're establishing a weather station, conducting environmental research, or enhancing a smart farm, this sensor offers robust performance.