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Although we generally think of Internet of Things (IoT) and similar devices as things that are scattered around above ground, there are plenty of reasons to also have such devices …read more Continue reading Using LoRa Nodes As Soil Moisture Sensing Antennas
When your residence has soil moisture sensors embedded that were dictated by your friendly neighborhood HoA, you may start asking questions about the system used. That’s what [Modest Maker] did …read more Continue reading Comparing Cheap Capacitative Soil Moisture Sensors With Commercial Sensors
On the surface, most plants really aren’t all that exciting, save for maybe the Venus flytrap. Sure, you can watch them grow in the long run, but for the most …read more Continue reading Fytó Is Fido for Phytophiles
Ever wanted to measure soil moisture? Common “soil moisture meter module arduino raspberry compatible free shipping” PCBs might deceive you with their ascetic looks. Today, [Raphael (@rbaron_)] is here to …read more Continue reading Soil Moisture Sensor Coating Lessons Learned The Hard Way
Keeping soil moist is key to keeping most plants happy. It can be a pain having to dip one’s fingers into dirty soil on the regular, so it’s desirable to …read more Continue reading Check Soil Moisture At A Glance With This Useful Display
It’s not infrequent that we see the combination of moisture sensors and water pumps to automate plant maintenance. Each one has a unique take on the idea, though, and solves …read more Continue reading Solar Stevenson Screen for Smart Sprinkler
We have all been stuck inside for too long, and maybe that’s why we have recently seen a number of projects attempting to help humans take better care of their housemates from Kingdom Plantae. To survive, plants need nutrients, light, …read more
Continue reading Give Your Smart Home a Green Thumb with MQTT
Soil moisture sensors are cheap and easy to interface with, to the point that combining one with an Arduino and blinking an LED when your potted plant is feeling a bit parched is a common beginners project. But what about …read more
Continue reading ESP32 Soil Monitors Tap Into Ultra-Low Power Mode
Plants are great to have around, but they all have different watering needs. If only they could cry out when they’re thirsty, right? Well, now they can. All you need to hear them suffer is your very own Klausner Machine. [RoniBandini] based the Klausner machine on one of Roald Dahl’s …read more
Continue reading Don’t Guess, Listen to Your Plants’ Pleas for Water
It’s not uncommon to happen across vintage measurement equipment at the local flea market or garage sale. Often with an irresistible aesthetic, and built to last decades, these tools nonetheless tend to be sidelined when modern multimeters are available. [Build Comics] had just such a piece on hand, and decided …read more
Continue reading Vintage Ammeter Becomes Plant Moisture Gauge