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# Circuit Playground Express Soil Sensor Mini Kit

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA4060 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-express-soil-sensor-mini-kit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-express-soil-sensor-mini-kit.html.md))

## Retired product

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## Description

The thirst is real! Keep your flora (plants, [not the board](https://core-electronics.com.au/flora-wearable-electronic-platform-arduino-compatible.html) \*wink\*) happy and hydrated with the **Circuit Playground Express Soil Sensor Mini Kit**. This kit will teach you all about how to keep your plants in good condition, by measuring the soil moisture content using a nail and alligator clip, then display red or green LEDs on the Circuit Playground Express to tell you the state of your plant

**Kit contains:**

- 1 x [Circuit Playground Express](https://core-electronics.com.au/circuit-playground-express-developer-edition.html)
- 1 x [AAA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JST with Belt Clip](https://core-electronics.com.au/3-x-aaa-battery-holder-with-on-off-switch-jst-and-belt-clip.html)
- 3 x [Alkaline AAA Batteries](https://core-electronics.com.au/alkaline-aaa-batteries-3-pack.html)
- 1 x 38cm long Alligator Clip Test Lead
- 1 x 8cm long stainless steel nail
- *Cute plant friend not included! Use any planter with soil you can place the nail into.*
 
Of course, Adafruit wouldn't leave you with a "good luck!" – check out Adafruit's learn guide, **[Soil Moisture Sensor Plotting with Mu and CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/sensor-plotting-with-mu-and-circuitpython)!**

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/4/0/4060-01.jpg)