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Re:A free video streaming service that runs on a ESP32 by ben_ on Friday August 14, 2020 @05:23AM (#24155689)
You might want to grab a capacitive soil moisture sensor btw because those two pin ones almost always corrode after some time, especially with more power going through them
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Re:A free video streaming service that runs on a ESP32 by humbfool2 on Friday August 14, 2020 @06:34AM (#24156156)
Thank you for the suggestions. I have noticed some corrosion. I will look into getting the capacitive moisture sensor .
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Re:A free video streaming service that runs on a ESP32 by gruturo on Friday August 14, 2020 @08:25AM (#24156965)
Indeed they are not meant to be powered all the time - only for brief moments when taking a reading. Unless your purpose is to electrolyze your garden.
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