Want to keep your plants healthy? A soil moisture sensor can help automate watering!
Un-watered Plant
Properly watered
– Arduino Uno – Soil moisture sensor – Jumper wires – Water pump (optional)
Connect the sensor to Arduino like this:
Use this simple code to read moisture levels!
Upload the code using Arduino IDE and check serial monitor for moisture values
Dry soil = High value, Wet soil = Low value
Add a water pump to automatically water plants when soil is dry!
– "Sensor not working? Check connections!" – "Getting wrong readings? Calibrate the sensor!"
Build your own soil moisture sensor today! 🌱💡