Product Details
If you're a plant lover like me, struggling to keep your calatheas and pepperomias healthy without over - watering them to root rot, then check out the Plant Monitor from Ada - friend Monk Makes. It's an incredibly easy and user - friendly tool to kick - start your sensing and gardening projects, no soldering needed! This PCB that looks like a garden stake offers capacitive measurement of soil moisture. With only one probe, no exposed metal, and no DC currents introduced to your plants, you won't have to worry about corroded contacts after a few months. Besides soil moisture, it can also measure temperature and relative humidity. It's compatible with BBC micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, Pico, Pico W, and most microcontroller boards, especially great with boards having alligator clip pads like the micro:bit. Features include alligator/croc clip rings, ready - soldered header pins for your favorite microcontroller, an easy - to - use UART serial interface, an additional analog output for moisture only, and a built - in RGB LED.
Using the Monk Makes Plant Monitor is a breeze. First, connect it to your preferred microcontroller board like the BBC micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, etc. If your board has alligator clip pads, it'll be even more convenient. You can use the alligator/croc clip rings provided for connection. Once connected, simply insert the monitor into the soil of your plant. It will start measuring the soil moisture, temperature, and relative humidity right away. When it comes to maintenance, since there's no exposed metal, you don't have to worry much about corrosion. But it's a good idea to clean the probe gently from time to time to ensure accurate readings. Also, make sure to store it in a dry place when not in use. And remember, this monitor is designed to keep your plants healthy, so use the data it provides to adjust your watering and care routine for your calatheas, pepperomias, and other plants.
