Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor
The Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor is an advanced and durable soil moisture measurement module designed to detect the water content level in soil for agricultural, gardening, and automation applications. Unlike traditional resistive soil moisture sensors, this module uses capacitive sensing technology to reduce corrosion and provide better long-term stability. Available at Directronics, the Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor is ideal for students, hobbyists, makers, educators, and professional engineers working on Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and smart agriculture projects.
Features:
• Uses Capacitive Soil Moisture Detection Technology
• Corrosion-Resistant Sensor Design
• Analog Voltage Output Interface
• Wide Soil Moisture Detection Range
• Low Power Consumption
• Compact and Lightweight Design
• Long Service Life Compared to Resistive Sensors
• Adjustable Sensitivity (Module Dependent)
• Easy Interface with Microcontrollers
• Compatible with Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32, AVR, PIC, and Other Microcontrollers
• Suitable for Smart Farming and Plant Monitoring Applications
Why Choose Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor?
• Provides reliable soil moisture measurement
• Reduced corrosion compared to traditional probes
• Easy integration with analog input systems
• Ideal for automated irrigation and plant monitoring
• Suitable for beginners, students, and professionals
• Reliable performance for DIY and IoT-based agriculture projects
Applications:
• Smart Irrigation Systems
• Plant Watering Automation
• Agriculture Monitoring Systems
• Greenhouse Monitoring
• IoT-Based Farming Projects
• Garden Automation
• Arduino Sensor Projects
• Environmental Monitoring Systems
• Embedded System Development
• DIY Electronics Projects
Technical Specifications:
• Sensor Type: Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor
• Detection Method: Capacitive Sensing
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V–5.5V DC
• Output Type: Analog Voltage
• Interface Pins: VCC, GND, AOUT
• PCB Material: Corrosion Resistant Design
• Measurement Range: Soil Moisture Level (Relative)
• Low Power Consumption: Yes
• Response Time: Fast
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (Typical)
Package Includes:
• 1 × Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor
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Why Buy from Directronics?
Directronics provides quality development boards, communication modules, sensors, electronic components, robotics modules, and IoT solutions for students, makers, educational institutions, startups, and industry professionals. Explore our complete range of Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266, Raspberry Pi, sensor modules, automation products, and embedded development solutions to bring your ideas to life.
Note:
Product images are for illustration purposes only. Please review the specifications, operating voltage, sensor output type, and compatibility requirements before placing your order.