Raspberry Pi Pico rain gauge project. Note that STL files for all of the 3D printable parts have been shared on Thingiverse here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6636418 And there is also a web page to support this project here: https://www.explainingcomputers.com/pi_pico_rain_gauge.html

The pack of reed switches I bought are on Amazon UK here: https://amzn.to/3K0BxqF -- with a very similar alternative (2.5 rather than 3mm cross section, but the same manufacturer) on Amazon US here:
https://amzn.to/3UUJOCR Note that these are affiliate links, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made after clicking on these links.

This project builds on content from my “Raspberry Pi Pico LCD Projects” video, which is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJjAryNI9fs

And my “Raspberry Pi Anemometer” video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LPEPZ02-t8inux

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
http://www.youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers

You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: http://www.youtube.com/@ExplainingTheFuture

Chapters:
01:01 Pico into Action (the hardware)
04:18 Design & Test
05:45 Extruded Reality (the 3D printed parts)
08:19 Math & Code
13:43 Water from the Sky (real-world test)
16:14 Wrap

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Learn how to build a Raspberry Pi Pico rain gauge using a tipping bucket mechanism and a read switch. The gauge can measure the amount of rainfall accurately and display it on an LCD screen.

Raspberry Pi Pico Rain Gauge