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HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensors Beyond the Basics: Water Level, Bridge Clearance, Outdoor Enclosures, and I2C Upgrades

The HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor is cheap and capable, but real-world deployments demand more than a breadboard setup. Here's how practitioners are running them

July 19, 2026·10 min read

industrial-process-sensors

Photoelectric and Proximity Sensor Testers, Retroreflective Sensors, and Diffuse Sensors: Practical Field Selection and Troubleshooting

Whether you're commissioning a conveyor line or troubleshooting a mystery fault on a packaging machine, this guide cuts through the sensor-selection noise with

July 10, 2026·11 min read

industrial-process-sensors

Pressure Transducers in Non-Automotive Applications: Wells, Irrigation, EFI Swaps, and Airless Sprayers

Sub-$30 pressure transducers built for EFI fuel rails are quietly showing up in water wells, irrigation systems, and paint sprayers. Here's how to pick the

July 9, 2026·11 min read

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HC-SR501 PIR Modules for Raspberry Pi and Arduino: Timing, Temperature Limits, and Real Project Builds

The HC-SR501 is one of the most popular motion sensors for DIY and embedded projects, but its timing quirks, temperature limits, and output drive limitations

July 8, 2026·10 min read

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Proximity and Photoelectric Sensors for 3D Printers, CNC Machines, and DIY Automation: A Maker's Selection Guide

Whether you're auto-homing a 3D printer bed or building a parts counter on a CNC line, choosing the right proximity or photoelectric sensor determines whether

June 10, 2026·11 min read