Tests

last modified: October 23, 2025

Plant Watering Sensor – Long Term Tests Take #2

Posted on 2017-04-12— Projects

I began a second long-term test of my plant watering sensor to confirm it tracks moisture cycles after watering and drying. I'm focusing on logging and sealing the sensor's foot for repeatable readings. If you're curious about methods and results, please read the full post and share feedback.

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How to Design a Cheap Plant Watering Sensor (Part 4)

Posted on 2017-03-04— How and Why

I guide you through writing a near-final firmware for my cheap plant watering sensor, describing module structure, incremental development, and practical tests. I cover ADC sampling, oscillator checks, EEPROM settings and a prototype fix for the push-button. If you’re building a similar device, I invite you to read the full post.

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