{"product_id":"soil-capacitive-v1-2moisture-sensor","title":"Soil Capacitive V1.2Moisture Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitive Soil Moisture Sensor V1.2\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis sensor works by measuring the change in capacitance. In simple terms, it uses the soil as a \"dielectric\" material. As water content in the soil increases, the capacitance changes, which the onboard circuitry converts into an analog voltage. \u003cbr\u003eWhy Capacitive is Better Than Resistive: \u003cbr\u003e• Corrosion Resistance: Standard resistive sensors pass a current through the soil, which causes the metal probes to oxidize and degrade within weeks. The V1.2 sensor has its \"active\" parts protected by a solder mask, allowing it to stay in damp soil for years without degrading. \u003cbr\u003e• Consistent Readings: Because the probe doesn't change physically over time (due to corrosion), your calibration remains much more stable, requiring fewer adjustments to your code. \u003cbr\u003e• Safe for Plants: Since no electricity is being passed directly into the soil\/water, it is safer for delicate root systems and doesn't alter the soil chemistry through electrolysis. \u003cbr\u003eTechnical Capabilities: \u003cbr\u003e• Analog Output (A0): The sensor provides a continuous voltage output. As the soil gets wetter, the output voltage typically decreases (though this can vary slightly by manufacturer). \u003cbr\u003e• Wide Voltage Range: It operates comfortably on 3.3V to 5V, making it compatible with everything from an Arduino Uno to an ESP32 or Raspberry Pi (with an external ADC). \u003cbr\u003e• Low Power Consumption: It is efficient enough to be powered directly from a microcontroller's digital pin, allowing you to turn it on only when you need a reading to save battery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe V1.2 is ideal for automatic plant watering systems, smart agriculture, and long-term environmental monitoring. If you are building a system to take care of your plants while you're on vacation, this is the sensor that won't fail you after a few days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TinkEdge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396984918215,"sku":"TE-ENVIR-048","price":79.18,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6620\/6407\/files\/SoilCapacitiveV1.2MoistureSensor_1.png?v=1776494192","url":"https:\/\/shop.tinkedge.tech\/products\/soil-capacitive-v1-2moisture-sensor","provider":"TinkEdge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}