Water pump module is a mini water pump which is used to demonstrate and pump water for various use cases. It can be used to demonstrate something related to agriculture or to demonstrate some sort of cooling mechanism. The possibilities for putting it to use are endless.
Components
Usually, it has 2 connector pins that are connected to the circuit board, and a pump that takes the water through the inlet and then pumps it through the outlet.
How to use
Full Tutorial –
https://www.robotique.tech/robotics/control-a-water-pump-by-arduino/
Common Applications
1. Used in smart agriculture processes
2. Can be used to automate plant watering.
Some example projects that students can try out in the ATL Lab
1. Make a moisture detector system with an automatic watering mechanism using a moisture sensor and water pump module (https://youtu.be/iwkE_HWU-6M)
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Safety Measures to follow
1. Don’t use it in the air for a long time since it would get heated up very quickly.
Important Links
How submersible pumps work –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0Q6cboXyLY&ab_channel=Lesics
How does a centrifugal pumps work (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaEHVpKc-1Q)
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