Michael Klements | Micro:bit Automatic Plant Watering System @MichaelKlements | Uploaded December 2020 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
In this video, I'll show you how to build an automatic plant watering system using a Micro:bit and some other small electronic components.
The Micro:bit monitors the moisture content of your plant's soil using a capacitive moisture sensor and then uses a relay to drive a pump to water the plant if the soil gets too dry. This way, your plant is always looked after, even when you've forgotten about it or you're away.
Here's a link to the full write-up of the project if you'd like to build you own - the-diy-life.com/microbit-automatic-plant-watering-system
Purchase Links:
Micro:bit – amzn.to/2JIQHFD
Capacitive Moisture Sensor – amzn.to/2VQdAcQ
DC Pump – amzn.to/2LbeRc5
Relay Module – amzn.to/2VMEeDe
Ribbon Cable – amzn.to/340xB3B
Storage Containers (Not the same, but should work) – amzn.to/36QWKAA
Power Supply – amzn.to/2LgNhdH
M3 Screws – amzn.to/2AtFG5W
Note: Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, with no additional cost to you.
If you've got any ideas for tech or electronics projects or tutorials which you'd like me to try out, let me know in the comments section.
In this video, I'll show you how to build an automatic plant watering system using a Micro:bit and some other small electronic components.
The Micro:bit monitors the moisture content of your plant's soil using a capacitive moisture sensor and then uses a relay to drive a pump to water the plant if the soil gets too dry. This way, your plant is always looked after, even when you've forgotten about it or you're away.
Here's a link to the full write-up of the project if you'd like to build you own - the-diy-life.com/microbit-automatic-plant-watering-system
Purchase Links:
Micro:bit – amzn.to/2JIQHFD
Capacitive Moisture Sensor – amzn.to/2VQdAcQ
DC Pump – amzn.to/2LbeRc5
Relay Module – amzn.to/2VMEeDe
Ribbon Cable – amzn.to/340xB3B
Storage Containers (Not the same, but should work) – amzn.to/36QWKAA
Power Supply – amzn.to/2LgNhdH
M3 Screws – amzn.to/2AtFG5W
Note: Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, with no additional cost to you.
If you've got any ideas for tech or electronics projects or tutorials which you'd like me to try out, let me know in the comments section.
