Product Overview
A rust-proof take on patio decoration, the SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor - Monitor Soil Moisture - Use microcontrollers Use for Education Classroom MakerSpace Library and Home Learning delivers season-long reliability where it matters. Notable features include ever wanted and need watered, contributing to its low-maintenance character.
Key Features
- Have you ever wanted your plants to tell you when they need watered? Or know how saturated the soil in your garden is? With the SparkFun Soil Moisture Sensor, you can do just that!
- The SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This version of the Soil Moisture Sensor includes a Qwiic connector, making it even easier to use this sensor!
- The soil moisture sensor is pretty straightforward to use. The two large, exposed pads function as probes for the sensor, together acting as a variable resistor. The more water that is in the soil means the better the conductivity between the pads will be, resulting in a lower resistance and a higher SIG out.
- To get the SparkFun Soil Moisture Sensor functioning, all you will need is to connect the VCC and GND pins to your Arduino-based device (or compatible development board). You will receive a SIG out, which will depend on the amount of water in the soil.
- One commonly known issue with soil moisture senors is their short lifespan when exposed to a moist environment. To combat this, we’ve had the PCB coated in gold finishing (ENIG, or Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold).
Why Choose the SparkFunElectronics SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor - Monitor Soil Moisture - Use microcontrollers Use for Education Classroom MakerSpace Library and Home Learning
The SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor - Monitor Soil Moisture - Use microcontrollers Use for Education Classroom MakerSpace Library and Home Learning demonstrates lightweight engineering with practical features like ever wanted, leading to long-term value that holds up over time.
Best For
Anyone focused on outdoor gardening should consider the SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor - Monitor Soil Moisture - Use microcontrollers Use for Education Classroom MakerSpace Library and Home Learning for its curb appeal enhancement and UV-resistant design.
Quick Summary
The SparkFunElectronics SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor - Monitor Soil Moisture - Use microcontrollers Use for Education Classroom MakerSpace Library and Home Learning is a Soil Meters product by SparkFunElectronics. Price: $59.12.