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    MonkMakes Plant Monitor for micro:bit

    Manufacturer: Monk Makes
    The MonkMakes Plant Monitor makes it easy to build a simple “smart plant” project with the BBC micro:bit. It measures soil moisture (using a corrosion-resistant capacitive sensor), plus temperature and relative humidity, so students can log data, set alerts, or create an automatic watering warning system.

    Key Features:
  • 3-in-1 monitoring: soil moisture, temperature and relative humidity.
  • Capacitive moisture sensing (no electrical contact with the soil), helping resist corrosion.
  • Simple micro:bit connection via alligator/crocodile clip rings.
  • Human-readable UART serial interface for quick integration with code.
  • Additional analogue output (moisture only) for optional analogue reading.
  • Built-in RGB LED for clear, visual status feedback.


  • Classroom Uses:
  • Plant care investigations: compare watering patterns and environmental conditions.
  • Data logging and graphing activities (STEM / Computer Science / Geography links).
  • Build rule-based alerts (e.g., “too dry”, “too humid”) using the RGB LED.


  • Note: As with any soil probe, keep the electronics section dry and only insert the sensing prongs into the soil.

    SKU: MONK 096
    Availability: 8 in stock
    €14.95
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