Sensors

Soil Moisture Sensors:

There was two main types of soil moisture sensors we considered; Capacitive or Resistive. 

 Capacitive or Resistive Soil Moisture Sensors 

We bought the capacitive sensors these ones: amazon link 

This link was also helpful: helpful :)

waterproofing info: 

 https://www.switchdoc.com/2020/07/tutorial-waterproofing-capacitive-moisture-sensors/ 

 - we just ended up using clear nail polish and heat shrink tubes

 

Water Level Sensors (Float Switches):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07211T6Y6?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_XV5QZ4RBCYPZ6Z6SHRGJ