Boson - Soil Moisture Sensor - Input

The Boson Soil Moisture Sensor enables students to measure moisture content in soil, making it an excellent tool for agricultural science and sustainability-themed lessons. This module provides a simple method to monitor environmental conditions and understand plant needs. It encourages young learners to combine digital technologies with natural systems, helping bridge the gap between coding and ecology.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes understanding of ecosystems and water cycles.
• Supports sustainability and gardening projects.
• Builds data collection and interpretation skills.
• Encourages critical thinking in resource management.
• Engages students in real-world environmental issues through hands-on learning.

Classroom Ideas:

• Set up an automated irrigation system controlled by soil moisture levels.
• Monitor different plant pots to compare water needs and retention.
• Conduct experiments comparing soil types and their moisture retention.
• Integrate with micro:bit to show live moisture data and alerts.
• Create a classroom œsmart garden with feedback systems.

Product Specifications:

• Input module for detecting moisture in soil.
• Blue-coded for input identification.
• Connects via standard 3-pin cable - no soldering needed.
• Mountable via magnets, LEGO-compatible plates, or screws.
• Compatible with Arduino, micro:bit, and educational coding platforms.
• Works with Scratch, MakeCode, Python, JavaScript, and C.
• Designed for hands-on environmental and STEM learning.