Piper Make Soil Sensor

$49.00 USD

Build and code a hands-on project that measures moisture in soil using real-world sensing technology.

The Piper Make Soil Sensor introduces learners to coding, electronics, and environmental monitoring through interactive, project-based challenges. Used with the Piper Make Base Station, the Soil Sensor demonstrates how conductive sensors can detect changes in moisture levels using simple materials and programmed inputs.

By experimenting with conductivity and moisture levels, learners discover how sensors translate real-world conditions into usable data and interactive code.

Once assembled, the Soil Sensor can be programmed to monitor moisture levels, respond to changing environmental conditions, and explore creative projects that bring sensing technology to life.

Highlights
• Build and program a hands-on soil moisture sensing project
• Explore conductivity, environmental monitoring, and real-world data collection
• Discover how sensors detect and respond to changing moisture levels
• Complete interactive Piper Make Missions, including Soil Sensor and Air Guitar
• Develop coding and problem-solving skills through hands-on experimentation
• Encourages creativity, exploration, and STEM learning

Includes
• Resistors (1 MΩ and 330 Ω)
• Alligator clip wires
• Bar graph LED
• Plastic plant stake
• Copper tape
• Foil squares
• Blueprint
• Piper Make sticker

Technical Requirements
Requires Piper Make Base Station. Internet connection required for setup and software updates. Recommended for ages 8+.

Resistors (1 MOhm and 330 Ohm)
Alligator Clip Wires
Bar Graph LED
Plastic Plant Stake
Copper Tape
Foil Squares
Blueprint
Piper Make Sticker

Each Piper Make Kit includes a Blueprint for assembly.

Download Blueprint

For educators, our Piper Make online platform includes tools to facilitate teaching with Piper Make! Resources such as Educator Guides and a full suite of Google collaboration tools including Classroom Share Button, Google Single Sign On (SSO), and Save to Google Drive functions are free and available at make.playpiper.com.

Find Educator Guides at teach.playpiper.com