When the soil is moist, the LED
glows. If the moisture falls below a certain predetermined level, the LED begins to flash.
If there is still less moisture, the LED turns off. To calibrate, connect the battery and
insert the probe into a container of dry soil. Set R1 to its maximum value then reduce
that resistance until the LED begins to flash. The range over which the LED flashes before
going out is adjusted using R2. |