# Octopus Rain/Steam Sensor ## Introduction This is a Rain/steam sensor from ElecFreaks, the output voltage will increase when the humidity of the sensor surface goes up, thus to detect the change of the humidity. ![](./images/4tWL14e.jpg) ## Products Link [ELECFREAKS Octopus Rain/Steam Sensor](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-octopus-rain-steam-sensor?_pos=17&_sid=1ea9a7685&_ss=r) ## Characteristics The 3-pins ports is easy to plug and play. It can work with micro:bit in 3V. ## Specifications Item | Parameter :-: | :-: SKU|EF04024 Power Input|3V-5.5V Connector Type|Analog Pins Definition|1-Signal 2-VCC 3-GND Response|Quick response with high sensitivity Circuit|Simple Stablity|Stable and durable ## Outlook and Dimensions ![](./images/xpNQNBG.png) ## Quick to Start ### Materials used and connection diagram Connect to the P1 port as the picture shows Take sensor:bit for example ![](./images/ai3lZZE.jpg) ### Program as the picture shows: Analog read to P1 port and show the value on the micro:bit. ![](./images/JQBCxSv.png) ### Reference Links: [https://makecode.microbit.org/_7cm75DbwJEaY](https://makecode.microbit.org/_7cm75DbwJEaY) You can also download the links below:
### Result The current amount of precipitation is scrolling on the micro:bit. ## Relevant Cases ## Technique Files