Float Switch: Difference between revisions

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-=Basic Concept=
-The float switch essentially turns something on or off when the water level goes over a certain point, then turns it back off or on, respectively, when the water level drops below that point.
+[http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Water-Control-Stainless-Switch/dp/B005FDPDDG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1342900615&sr=8-6&keywords=float+switch Float on Rod SS Switch 1A]
-Conclusions:
-*'''We need a float system that rises and falls depending on the height of the water level'''
-*'''We need a switch system that triggers when the water level rises past and drops below a certain height.'''
-=Float System=
-The float system needs to be low enough density to both float in the water and to trigger the switch if the switch trigger requires any kinetic force.
-The float system needs to be consistently aligned with the switch system such that the float system cannot just float away and be unable to trigger the switch.
-=Switch System=
-The switch system should involve a sensor and microcontroller for superior versatility of switch operation.
-The switch system needs a transistor for the microcontroller to have superior switching specifications; that is, high maximum electric potential and high maximum current.
-Conclusions:
-*'''The switch system needs a sensor system, microcontroller system, and transistor system.'''
-=Diagrams=
-*'''Float System'''
-*'''Sensor System'''
-*'''Microcontroller System'''
-*'''Transistor System'''