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Video 24: Measuring Soil Mositure

Learn how to measure soil moisture accurately using a capacitive soil moisture sensor with an ESP32 microcontroller, including wiring, coding, and practical demonstrations.

  • Introduction: Discover how to utilize a capacitive soil moisture sensor with an ESP32 microcontroller for applications like irrigation automation and environmental sensing.

  • Components: Understand the essential components needed for the project, including the ESP32 microcontroller, camera extension board, jumper wires, and soil moisture sensor module.

  • Sensor Operation: Gain insights into how the soil moisture sensor module operates, including its circuitry and the principle behind capacitance measurement.

  • Wiring Setup: Learn how to properly wire the soil moisture sensor to the ESP32 microcontroller, both directly and using the SunFounder ESP32 camera extension module.

  • Arduino Code: Explore the process of uploading and configuring Arduino code to read analog values from the sensor and display them on the serial monitor.

  • Buzzer Implementation: Discover how to implement a buzzer to provide alerts based on predefined moisture thresholds, demonstrated through practical testing with different soil moisture levels.

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