Automated Snowfall Depth Gauge Kit — ESP32 Ultrasonic Logger with Temperature Correction

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Monitor snowfall accumulation remotely with a solar-powered gauge that logs depth hourly. Ideal for Himalayan research stations, avalanche forecasting, or winter ecology studies — no manual measurements in harsh conditions.

What You'll Build

A self-contained snow depth station: an HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor mounted above the snow surface sends distance readings to an ESP32. A DS18B20 probe corrects the speed of sound for temperature, and a DS3231 RTC timestamps every measurement before logging to microSD. Solar panel + 18650 cells provide power, all housed in a weatherproof box.

What You'll Learn

• Ultrasonic distance sensing and temperature-compensated speed of sound calculations
• Real-time clock integration for accurate timestamped data logging
• Solar-powered battery management with TP4056 and LM2596 buck converter
• Designing weatherproof enclosures for long-term field deployment

Kit Contents

Choose your assembly option:

• Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
• Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.