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Sensor Node PCB

ESP32 with moisture sensor

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ESP32 Irrigation Sensor Node

Low-power ESP32 node with capacitive soil moisture sensing, deep sleep, and MQTT telemetry.

Overview

Battery-efficient ESP32 sensor node for continuous soil moisture monitoring in the irrigation automation project.

Hardware

  • ESP32-WROOM-32 with deep sleep
  • Capacitive soil moisture sensor v1.2
  • 18650 Li-ion with TP4056 charger
  • IP67 enclosure for outdoor deployment

Results

3-week battery life with 5-minute reporting intervals. MQTT QoS 1 for reliable telemetry delivery.

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Representative Architecture

Sensor Node PCB

ESP32 with moisture sensor

Electronics Build