Water Turbidity Sensor

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This water turbidity sensor can measure water quality by measuring turbidity.

Product Specifications

  • Voltage: 3V~5V

  • Port: 3Pin PH2.0

  • Temperature range: 5°C~85°C

  • Weight: 30g

Wiring

Connect the sensor to the GPIO port of Robotbit Edu.

Water Turbidity Sensor is recommended to use with Water Temperature Sensor, the figure below omits the water temperature sensor for clarity.

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MakeCode Programming Tutorial

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Import MakeCode Extension for Turbidity Sensor: https://github.com/kittenbothk/pxt-KittenTurbidity

Importing Extensions

Programming Blocks for Turbidity Sensor:

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Sample Program

Using a water temperature sensor to calibrate the turbidity sensor will result in more accurate readings.
Caution: The Turbidity Sensor is not waterproof, do not immerse the entire sensor into the water.

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Sample Program

Extension Version and Updates

There may be updates to extensions periodically, please refer to the following link to update/downgrade your extension.

Makecode Extension Update

FutureBoard KittenBlock Programming Tutorial

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Select FutureBoard from the Hardware Menu

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Programming Blocks for Turbidity Sensor

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Turbidity Sensor Programming

Using a water temperature sensor to calibrate the turbidity sensor will result in more accurate readings.
Caution: The Turbidity Sensor is not waterproof, do not immerse the entire sensor into the water.

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Sample Program(Right Click->Save As)

Demonstration Video

FutureBoard

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Micro:bit

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