# Octopus Soil Moisture Sensor Brick(EF04027) 

## Introduction

 Octopus Soil Moisture Sensor Brick can read the amount of moisture present in the soil surrounding it.

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## Products Link

[ELECFREAKS Octopus Soil Moisture Sensor](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-octopus-soil-moisture-sensor?_pos=1&_sid=c9bb26e20&_ss=r)

## Characteristics


 The 3-pins ports is easy to plug and play.
 It can work with micro:bit in 3V. 

## Specifications


Item |  Parameter               
:-: | :-: 
SKU|EF04027
Power Input|3V-5.5V
 Connector Type  |Analog
Pins Definition|1-Signal 2-VCC 3-GND
Response|Quick response with high sensitivity
Circuit|Simple
Stability|Stable and durable

## Outlook and Dimensions


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## Quick to Start


### Materials used and connection diagram
 Connect to the P1 port as the picture shows

  Take sensor:bit for example

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 ### Add Package

  Click "Advanced"in the choice of the MakeCode to find more choices.

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 Click "Extensions", search "iot"in the dialog box and then download it.

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### Program as the picture shows
 The soil moisture is showing on the micro:bit circularly.

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### Reference
Links: [https://makecode.microbit.org/_X3xXFcTkMUex](https://makecode.microbit.org/_X3xXFcTkMUex)
You can also download the links below:

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### Result
 The soil moisture is showing on the micro:bit after inserting the module into the soil.

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