The Code

If your UNO drivers aren’t installed automatically when using this kit, I will save you some time searching for the correct drivers by downloading them here__

Open up your Arduino IDE and connect your Arduino board to your PC.

Copy and paste the code below and upload the code.

//Original Code: https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-Plant-Watering-System/
//Amended by Armandus Basson
//For Arduino UNO
//Components / Kit: https://www.robofactory.co.za/home/232-automatic-smart-plant-watering-kit.html
 
int waterPump = 5; //Relay Pin = 5
 
void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  pinMode(waterPump, OUTPUT);
}
 
void loop() {
  int humidityRaw = analogRead(A2);
  int humidityReal = map(humidityRaw, 1023, 0 ,0, 100); //Convert raw sensor data to percentage
   
  //Print converted moisture sensor data (percentage) to the serial console
  Serial.print("Soil Moisture = ");
  Serial.print(humidityReal);
  Serial.println("%");
   
  delay(4000); //Delay before next sensor reading. Current set as 4 seconds
 
  if (humidityReal > 30) //Set threshold when relay must open for pump to feed water
  {
    digitalWrite(waterPump, HIGH);
    delay(5000); //Pump need to run for 5 seconds before the next sensor reading
  }else{
    digitalWrite(waterPump, LOW);
  }
}

Credits

Credit for this code needs to go to TechStudio

https://www.techstudio.co.za/2021/08/09/arduino-uno-smart-plant-watering-kit-code-driver/

Instructables Orignal Post

https://www.instructables.com/Arduino-Plant-Watering-System/

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