IDC Humidity Sensor

Wondering how your plant is doing with moisture? The capacitive moisture sensor is an ideal choice for projects such as smart irrigation or soil moisture measurement. It easily connects to the expansion board with an IDC cable MB1, MB2 or universal product.

The sensor works on the principle of capacitive measurement and provides an output signal in the range of 0–3 V. It is a perfect choice for smart flower pots and other DIY projects, especially in combination with the Gardener Programmer kit. It is easily programmed in the MakeCode environment.

Features - IDC Humidity sensor

• Sensor Type: Analog capacitive humidity sensor

• Integrated circuit: NE555

• Power voltage: 3,3 - 5 V

• Current consumption: 5 mA

• Output signal: Analog

• Dimensions: 135 × 33 mm

• Connection: IDC connector

Note:

• This product does not form a separate functional unit and may require professional assembly.
• The product does not contain a micro:bit.
• Product photos correspond to the real product, but in exceptional cases it may differ, for example in color.
• You can find examples of use in the section projects.