Plant watering for micro:bit

Measures the soil moisture and automatically waters your plant, depending on the value of the sensor.

Content

• Kitronik motor control board for the micro:bit
• Submersible pump with vertical outlet
• Silicone water pipe for submersible pump (50cm)
• Water connection
• Water tank (17x13x5cm)
• water tank connection
• Capacitive humidity sensor (corrosion-resistant) including connection cable
• Power cable with USB connection

Not included

• Micro:bit and USB cable
• USB power adapter

Connections

Power: Pay attention to the colour. Black (BLK), Red (RED). Pay attention to the position of the switch.

Sensor: Pay attention to the colour. Yellow (P1), Red (3V), Black (GND)

Pump: Pay attention to the colour. Black (P12), Red (P8)

Programme (example)

https://makecode.microbit.org/S47521-38036-49567-16461