Cycle Counter for Pumps - Arduino

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This gadget uses a vibration sensor and keeps track of how many times the pump gets activated. I built it to measure when my basement's water pump turns on. If you've ever had your basement flood because of a malfunctioning pump, you'll see why this project is so valuable! The LCD screen constantly displays a running total and shows the last time it recorded a reading. I could have used an amperage sensor as the input trigger but didn't want to hook up a high-amperage circuit hidden in my basement using an $2 device. Instead, I decided to use a microphone to "listen" for when the pump comes on but couldn't get reliable results so I opted for a vibration sensor instead! There's a simple parts list and instructions below - please feel free to comment and ask questions. In the future, I'm planning to expand its capabilities to log data and display it online. Printing Settings Rafts: None Supports: No Resolution: 0.4mm Infill: 50% using two perimeters Notes: You won't need any supports when printing this design as it works well with PLA on my Printrbot Metal Simple.