{"product_id":"monkmakes-plant-monitor-for-micro-bit","title":"MonkMakes Plant Monitor for micro:bit","description":"The MonkMakes Plant Monitor makes it easy to build a simple “smart plant” project with the BBC micro:bit. It measures \u003cstrong\u003esoil moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e (using a corrosion-resistant \u003cstrong\u003ecapacitive\u003c\/strong\u003e sensor), plus \u003cstrong\u003etemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erelative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, so students can log data, set alerts, or create an automatic watering warning system.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKey Features:\n\u003cli\u003e3-in-1 monitoring: soil moisture, temperature and relative humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacitive moisture sensing (no electrical contact with the soil), helping resist corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple micro:bit connection via alligator\/crocodile clip rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman-readable UART serial interface for quick integration with code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional analogue output (moisture only) for optional analogue reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in RGB LED for clear, visual status feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClassroom Uses:\n\u003cli\u003ePlant care investigations: compare watering patterns and environmental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData logging and graphing activities (STEM \/ Computer Science \/ Geography links).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild rule-based alerts (e.g., “too dry”, “too humid”) using the RGB LED.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e As with any soil probe, keep the electronics section dry and only insert the sensing prongs into the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monk Makes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54224906027335,"sku":"MONK 096","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/6028\/6791\/files\/monk-makes-monkmakes-plant-monitor-for-micro-bit-sg-education-1255597682.jpg?v=1787585653","url":"https:\/\/sgeducation.ie\/products\/monkmakes-plant-monitor-for-micro-bit","provider":"SG Education Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}