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Soil moisture monitor

Reads soil moisture and prints dry/wet percentage to Serial Monitor.

Smart Plant Monitor & Alert Kit - ESP32 Soil Moisture, Water Level & BME280
One of 5 projects in the Smart Plant Monitor & Alert Kit - ESP32 Soil Moisture, Water Level &… — the parts below are from that kit.
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What this project uses

Every item is in the kit — nothing extra to buy.

ESP32U ESP32U Development Board, WiFi Bluetooth IoT NodeMCU-32 Module, DevKitC with TYPE-C Interface, Development Ki… ESP32U
In the kit
capacitive soil moisture sensor Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor Module v2.0, 3.3-5.5V, for Arduino - Moisture Detection Garden Watering DIY DIY-002
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Basics 400 Tie Point Solderless Breadboard - Half Size Prototyping Circuit Board with Power Rails, for Arduino & Ele… DIY-238
In the kit
Basics Jumper Wire Assorted Pack 120 Pieces - Male-to-Male, Male-to-Female, Female-to-Female 10cm Ribbon Cables for… DIY-212
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Everything for this project

Smart Plant Monitor & Alert Kit - ESP32 Soil Moisture, Water Level & BME280

All 7 parts in one box, with this project and 4 more to build from them.

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One of each part. Packs (resistor assortment, jumper wires) already hold more than a single build needs. Backorder parts ship once they arrive — the kit above has every part boxed today. Delivery is free on orders AED 150.00+.

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Low water alert

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Sensing 05

Plant care alarm logic

Combines soil, water, and room readings into one alert system that sounds the buzzer only when attention is needed.

ESP32U soil sensor water sensor BME280 active buzzer
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Basics 03

Plant environment station

Shows temperature, humidity, and pressure readings for the plant area.

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