UPM

The UPM API is a high level sensor library for IoT devices using MRAA. See examples here. Back to index page.
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Moisture Class

Module: common
  • ID: moisture
  • Name: Analog Moisture Sensor
  • Other Names: Grove Moisture Sensor
  • Category: liquid
  • Manufacturer: seeed
  • Connection: analog
  • Kit: eak hak

UPM module for the Moisture Sensor. This sensor can be used to detect the moisture content of soil or whether there is water around the sensor. As the moisture content increases, so does the value that is read. Note: this sensor is not designed to be left in soil nor to be used outdoors.
moisture.jpg

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Methods

Methods

Moisture

(
  • pin
)
Number

Analog moisture sensor constructor

Parameters:

  • pin Number

    Analog pin to use

Returns:

Number:

value

() Number

Gets the moisture value from the sensor

Returns:

Number:

Moisture reading