After using this type of sensor for some time, there is a possibility that the PCB portion inserted into the soil may become damaged. Typically, the issue is the peeling or wrinkling of the PCB’s protective mask layer, which can impact the accuracy of the soil data intended for measurement. We generally believe that this […]

In this tutorial, we will show how to use an Arduino to DIY a Garden Automatic Watering System. We will be controlling a water solenoid valve with an Arduino, to turn the water valve ON/OFF by detecting the percentage of the soil moisture through the soil moisture sensor. Once the percentage of the soil moisture […]

By design, the Plantmate Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor cable is 85cm long with a micro USB adapter. Some DIY users may want to extend the cable to fit their own project. Is it possible to extend the cable to 33-feet? Let’s find out if it is possible. The cable that I am going to use […]

In this project, we show how to use the ‘Plantmate DC 5V to 3.3V, 5V, 6.6-12.6V converter & Water Comparator Module’ to control the ‘Plantmate DC 6.6V Mini Water Pump with Water Sensor Plate’ with an Arduino UNO board. What’s the goal of this project? We are going to use this module to stop the […]

In this project, we show how to use the ‘Plantmate DC 5V to 3.3V, 5V, 6.6-12.6V converter & Water Comparator Module’ to control a DC 12V water pump’s speed and ON/OFF with an Arduino UNO board. Hardware: Plantmate DC 5V to 3.3V, 5V, 6.6-12.6V converter & Water Comparator Module’ 12V DC water pump Jumper wires […]

This is a simple method to DIY water sensor probes for the Plantmate DC Converter & Water Comparator Module. Material: Copper Foil  A piece of discarded credit card size plastic Wires Mini USB male connector (it comes with the Module) 3/16” Copper Foil Discarded gift card 2 conductor wires Mini USB male connector Tools: Scissor […]