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An Automatic Wireless Water Pump Controller
Advanced
ANALOG / DISCRETE
< ₹500
3 – 6 Hours
Partial Kit

An Automatic Wireless Water Pump Controller

An automatic wireless water pump controller built using cheap RF modules and CMOS logic gates to monitor overhead tank levels and control a water pump without long wires.

Originally published on CircuitDigest
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Parts You'll Need

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We don't carry yet: 433 MHz RF Pair
Logic ICs (74xx / 40xx)
Custom PCB / PCB Fab
Transistors (BC547 / 2N2222 / TIP / MOSFET)
Thyristor / SCR / Triac / Varistor / Fuse

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How It Works

Why Build This

Automate domestic overhead water tanks or agricultural irrigation networks to eliminate manual monitoring.
Implement reliable long-range wireless control using low-cost discrete analog and RF components without relying on microcontrollers.
Apply undergraduate-level engineering concepts in CMOS digital logic, discrete transistor switching, and RF telemetry.

Real-World Application

Household water tank automation, agricultural irrigation systems, and power-saving water supply regulation.

Skills You'll Learn

CMOS logic gate configuration
RF wireless telemetry integration
relay driver circuit design
custom PCB layout using EasyEDA
transistor switching fundamentals

Safety Precautions

The water level sensing probes operate safely on low-voltage 5V DC, minimizing electrical risks when in contact with water.

Technology Tags

RF MODULES
CD4001
CMOS LOGIC
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
PCB DESIGN
WATER LEVEL SENSOR
RELAY DRIVER

Frequently Asked Questions

No, this is an entirely analog and discrete electronics project. It relies on CMOS logic gates and RF modules rather than a microcontroller, so no software programming is required.
433MHz modules are simple to interface with discrete components, consume minimal power, and offer reliable point-to-point wireless transmission over useful distances without requiring a complex network infrastructure.
You will use the specified EasyEDA software to design the schematic and layout your custom printed circuit board before manufacturing or etching it.

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