Humidity sensor
Handy for in the bathroom

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Materials
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Component list
Resistors
R1,R2,R3 = 220kOhm
R4 = 1kOhm
P1 = 100kOhm trimpot, horizontal
Capacitors
C1,C2,C4,C5 = 100nF
C3,C7 = 1000µF 16V radial
C6 = 3.3nF
Semiconductors
B1 = B40C1500 bridge rectifier
IC1 = 78L05
IC2 = NE556
IC3 = S101S06V (Sharp) solid-state relay
Miscellaneous
Tr1 = AC power transformer, PCB mount, sec. 2 x 6V, 350mW (Block type AVB 0,35/2/6)
K1, K2 = 2-way PCB terminal block, lead pitch 7.5mm
K3 = 2-pin pinheader for sensor connection
Sensor: Hygrosens type SHS A2 (Octopart.com)
PCB # 120463-1
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