Which rain gauge?

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I need a simple tipping-bucket rain gauge for my project. I don't need anything fancy -- I can do all the software myself. I just want something robust and ideally with a documented rain quantity/tip, although I am willing to calibrate it myself, if necessary.

Any recommendations out there what are cheap reasonable quality units?

I found this on Amazon, and it is not ridiculously expensive, but is a bit spendy still for a few plastic parts, a magnet and a glass reed switch. A few options show up on Aliexpress but the cheap ones look like trash and the decent looking ones are still $50 to $100.

If I need to, I will just pick up this one, but if folks have other suggestions, that would be great. Thanks.

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Take some time and browse the 3D printing forums for rain gauge.

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DIY. Make it as accurate as you want.

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The title says ABS but the description says stainless steel and under material is says Polycarbonte (PC).

Typical Amazon product description. Never know what you will actually receive.
I don't consider $61 cheap.

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A tipping bucket rain gauge sensor can be had on Ali for US$5.30.
Leo..

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