{"id":611,"date":"2024-12-30T01:08:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T01:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foxlap.com\/tutorials\/?p=611"},"modified":"2025-02-18T12:31:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T12:31:01","slug":"foxlap-external-sensors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foxlap.com\/tutorials\/foxlap-external-sensors\/","title":{"rendered":"FoxLAP – External sensors build"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I’m publishing 2 versions of external sensors. the first version is easier for the FOXLAP DIY version and the second version is the best option for the dedicated board device.

The first version is called “external sensor box” (and i’m starting with this version). the second version will be called “internal sensors” (even if obviously the probes are not inside the box, but i just had to give them a name)

Why the “external sensor box” is better for the DIY device? because there are already so much cables and little boards inside the device that it became tricky to add even a little board inside. i made it and it works but there is no added value to make the device more complicated inside. the “external sensor box” does the job as expected and it is easier to assemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1- External sensor box<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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This tutorial will explain how to build the external sensor box to monitor RPM and water temperature. This sensor sensor box will be connected to the FoxLAP device (compatible with both DIY version and dedicted board) via a 4wires cable with an M8 connector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.1 – Print the model<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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