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Gravity: Steam Sensor

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Gravity: Steam Sensor - DFRobot - SEN0121

Analog steam/moisture sensor that increases output voltage with surface humidity; connects to Arduino IO shield. Not waterproof. Can serve as a rain detector, steam switch, or touch sensor.

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Gravity: Steam Sensor — DFRobot — SEN0121

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Pinout

Logical pinout · physical placement not verified
GRAVITY: STEAM SENSORAnalog outputblue wirePowerred wireGNDblack wire
  • Analog outputblue wireblue wire

    Analogue voltage output from the steam sensor. DFRobot specifies Analog output on the blue wire.

    Type · AnalogVoltage · 0-4.5V at 5V supply, or 0-3.0V at 3.3V supply, per DFRobot product page.
  • GNDblack wireblack wire

    Ground wire for the Gravity steam sensor. DFRobot specifies GND on the black wire.

    Type · GroundVoltage · 0V return
  • Powerred wirered wire

    Power supply wire for the Gravity steam sensor. DFRobot specifies Power on the red wire.

    Type · PowerVoltage · 3.3V or 5V power supply, per DFRobot product page.
PinPositionTypeFunctionVoltage
Analog outputblue wireblue wireAnalogAnalogue voltage output from the steam sensor. DFRobot specifies Analog output on the blue wire.0-4.5V at 5V supply, or 0-3.0V at 3.3V supply, per DFRobot product page.
GNDblack wireblack wireGroundGround wire for the Gravity steam sensor. DFRobot specifies GND on the black wire.0V return
Powerred wirered wirePowerPower supply wire for the Gravity steam sensor. DFRobot specifies Power on the red wire.3.3V or 5V power supply, per DFRobot product page.
Logical pinout · physical placement not verified
GRAVITY: STEAM SENSORAnalog outputblue wirePowerred wireGNDblack wire

Pin details

3 connections
  1. Analog outputblue wire

    Analogue voltage output from the steam sensor. DFRobot specifies Analog output on the blue wire.

    AnalogVoltage · 0-4.5V at 5V supply, or 0-3.0V at 3.3V supply, per DFRobot product page.
    blue wire
  2. GNDblack wire

    Ground wire for the Gravity steam sensor. DFRobot specifies GND on the black wire.

    GroundVoltage · 0V return
    black wire
  3. Powerred wire

    Power supply wire for the Gravity steam sensor. DFRobot specifies Power on the red wire.

    PowerVoltage · 3.3V or 5V power supply, per DFRobot product page.
    red wire

Start wiring

Analog · UART · 3.3 – 5 V · Gravity

Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.

Module pins: Power / red wire, GND / black wire, Analog output / blue wire. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.

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