Oil Pressure monitor with ESP32, INA219

đź”— Full Guide · Transcript Build a digital oil-pressure monitor using an ESP32 “remote hub,” an INA219 board over I²C, and Home Assistant/ESPHome. This guide follows every technically relevant step from the video: soldering the INA219, wiring to the ESP32, tapping the existing oil sender’s “Gauge” terminal, adding INA219 in ESPHome, calibrating volts→bar from two […]

INA219: Precision Voltage & Current Monitoring for Boats

Front view of INA219 voltage and current sensor board

In the world of smart boating, accurate monitoring of electrical parameters is crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of your vessel’s systems. One key component that can help achieve this is the INA219 board, a high-side current sensor that can measure both the bus voltage and the current flowing through a load. This article will guide you through connecting the INA219 to an ESP32, configuring it using ESPHome, and understanding its advantages over traditional voltage dividers.