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    Checking ethanol content with generic sensor through MPVI pro?

    Not sure if this is possible...

    I'd like to be able to check the ethanol content of my fuel by using an off the shelf content sensor (like this https://www.amazon.com/Composition-S.../dp/B07413HD6K) wired directly into one of the I/O ports on my MPVI pro. As I understand it, the sensor outputs a 50hz to 150hz. Will the MPVI "accept" a frequency signal? (As opposed to the 5v signal I'm using for something like my wideband, just as an example)

    I've run E85 in the past, and the content seems to be pretty consistent here. I'd just like a more convenient way to check other than using the Quickfuel water mix vial thing.

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    Nope , the mpvi can only take a 0-5v input.
    An arduino could do the converting from hz to voltage quite easily , for around 10 bucks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben C View Post
    Nope , the mpvi can only take a 0-5v input.
    An arduino could do the converting from hz to voltage quite easily , for around 10 bucks
    Thanks for the confirmation. An arduino might be a cool little project.

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