Bill of Materials and Assembly¶
Bill of Materials¶
Tip
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To build the sump pump monitor, you will need to acquire the following parts:
| Part | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 2 - Model B | 1 |
| Wireless N Nano USB Adapter | 1 |
| 5VDC 2A Micro USB Adapter | 1 |
| Breadboard | 1 |
| Male to Female Jumper Wire | 9 |
| 1k Ohm Resistor | 3 |
| SainSmart HC-SR04 Distance Sensor | 1 |
| SD Card (16 GB+ Class 10 recommended) | 1 |
| Velcro Strip | 1 |
| Adafruit Pi Cobbler | 1 |
| Adafruit Pi Box | 1 |
Assembly¶
Danger
Failure to follow the assembly instructions exactly may result in damage to your components. Please be careful!
Assemble the electrical components using the wiring diagram below. In addition to following the diagram, you will need to connect the Pi Cobbler to the Raspberry Pi and install the Raspberry Pi’s case as shown below.
You will then have a fully-assembled sump pump monitor similar to the one below and can setup the Raspberry Pi.
