
Gravity: Analog Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor - Corrosion Resistant
Sold outThis sensor measures soil moisture levels by capacitive sensing.
Do you love nature and you have plants to take care of? This product is perfect for you!
Overview
This soil Moisture sensor is made of a corrosion resistant material giving it a long service life. Insert it into soil and impress your friends with the real-time soil moisture data!
The product includes an on-board voltage regulator which gives it an operating voltage range of 3.3 ~ 5.5V. It is compatible with low-voltage MCUs (both 3.3V and 5V logic).
Perfect for checking your plant's health, you can get text if your plant is getting too dry and you can use this sensor for other awesome projects.
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