Kitronik Mini Prong Soil Moisture Sensor for BBC micro:bit

Regular price £3.56 GBP
Regular price Sale price £3.56 GBP
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Brand: Kitronik
Availability: Low stock
SKU: K56107
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Description

The Kitronik Mini Prong Soil Moisture Sensor is a compact sensor designed specifically for use with the BBC micro:bit. It measures soil moisture levels by using two conductive tines placed into the soil, producing an analogue voltage readable by the micro:bit.

This mini version of the original Prong sensor is perfectly adapted for use with the Kitronik Greenhouse Kit for BBC micro:bit. The sensor connects to the micro:bit via crocodile clips and is powered by the 3V supply of the micro:bit.

Compatible with both BBC micro:bit V1 & V2, it can be programmed using any micro:bit coding editor, including Microsoft's MakeCode editor.

Features:

  • Measures soil moisture levels accurately.
  • Connects to the micro:bit using crocodile clips.
  • Compatible with BBC micro:bit V1 and V2.
  • Program with any micro:bit coding editor.
  • Powered by the micro:bit's 3V supply.

Contents:

  • 1 x Prong Soil Moisture Sensor for micro:bit.

Dimensions:

  • Length: 33mm
  • Height: 43mm
  • PCB Thickness: 1.6mm

Requires:

  • 1 x BBC micro:bit or BBC micro:bit V2

Note: For sensor longevity, avoid continuous moisture checks. It is recommended to perform moisture checks intermittently to prevent rapid erosion of the electrodes.