Here's something that came up... a fuel gauge without a float.
http://www.discovercircuits.com/DJ-Circuits/capgage.htm
Looks like it could replace the standard gauge sensor with little effort.
Capacitive fuel level sensor
Re: Capacitive fuel level sensor
I got a fuel pump from a motorcycle for my goal of a fuel injected snow blower. The fuel guage appears to simply be a wire in the tank, no float, and typically submerged. I think the circuit you posted is exactly how it was used to measure the fuel level. Thanks for the link, I've been trying to figure out how they used that guage.
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Re: Capacitive fuel level sensor
Now that has some cool possibilities for oil level indication using the dipstick with a silicone heatshrink up the majority of the stick with just the tip exposed in the oil.
or water level for intercooler spray, or water/meth injection levels.
Very cool circuit indeed, good hunting!
or water level for intercooler spray, or water/meth injection levels.
Very cool circuit indeed, good hunting!
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