A new sensor has been designed to replace mechanical float switches. The Leveltrak is an electronic non-floating sensor. It detects level without any moving parts. Using capacitative sensing ...

The NGFS Electric Field Sensor is an easy-to-install floating sensor with passive optics near line potential delivering high bandwidth and exceptional frequency response. Ideal for observing harmonics ...

Regular readers of Hackaday will know that the projects we feature are generally of the high-tech variety. Microcontrollers, 3D printed parts, embedded Linux, lots of wires, that sort of thing. But ...

Scientists often have trouble getting enough sensors deployed in open water to obtain seismic readings. To solve this problem, researchers developed the MERMAID sensor. Mobile Earthquake Recording in ...