Tired of guessing your water or salt tank levels? In this video, I’ll show you how to DIY a WiFi-Based Smart Tank Sensor that sends real-time updates directly to your phone using Home Assistant or MQTT. No more running out of water unexpectedly!
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✅ What You'll Learn:
✔️ How to set up a touchless ultrasonic tank level sensor
✔️ Flashing firmware to an ESP32C3 Supermini / D1 Mini
✔️ Connecting to Home Assistant or MQTT for automation
✔️ Powering it with solar & lithium cells for remote tanks
✔️ Extending WiFi range with a $2 DIY WiFi Repeater
00:00 Introduction to the Smart Water Tank Sensor
00:25 Components Needed for the Project
01:28 Setting Up the Arduino Environment
02:47 Configuring the Sensor and WiFi Details
04:09 Compiling and Uploading the Code
06:45 Connecting and Testing the Sensor
07:42 Waterproofing and Final Assembly
08:57 Using the Sensor with Home Assistant
10:06 Powering the Sensor with Solar and Battery
10:44 Extending WiFi Range for the Sensor
11:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
🔗 Useful Links:
📌 Download Arduino IDE: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
📌 Wiring Connection Diagram:
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📌 Download Firmware & Code: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rgkK...
📌 Waterproof Ultrasonic Sensor: https://quartzcomponents.com/products...
📌 3D Printed Enclosure: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:492...
📌 Install Home Assistant Guide: • Install Home Assistant on Raspberry P...
📌 DHCP Static IP Guide: https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-s...
📌 DIY WiFi Repeater for Smart Devices: • Build WiFi Extender using ESP8266 Nod...
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