463 Why most Arduino Soil Moisture Sensors suck (incl. solution)

Unfortunately, most soil moisture sensors used in our Arduino, ESP8266, or ESP32 projects destroy themselves after a short while. We need a better solution. Today we will test different sensors, and I will show you how they work and why most sensors from China destroy themselves. And, of course, we will find a solution to the problem. My second channel:    / hb9blawireless   Links: Good (capacitive) moisture sensors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlK... or https://amzn.to/3YDFBUu (use 5V for power) Another type: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdJ... Good write-up for the capacitive sensors: https://thecavepearlproject.org/2020/... Check this video before you order your sensor:    • Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensors don't wor...   Patreon supporter companies: https://passiv-energie.gmbh/ https://www.welectron.com/ https://yosmart.com/ YouTuber Patreon:    / @makersmashup   The links above usually are affiliate links that support the channel (at no additional cost to you). Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org GitHub: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot My Patreon Page:   / andreasspiess   Discord:   / discord   If you want to support the channel, please use the links below to start your shopping. No additional charges for you, but I get a commission on your purchases to buy new stuff for the channel My Amazon.com shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/andreassp... For Banggood https://bit.ly/2jAQEf4 For AliExpress: For AliExpress: bit.ly/3MtXUY8 (just go on from here to your product) For Amazon.de: http://amzn.to/2r0ZCYI For Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/2mxBaJf For ebay.com: http://ebay.to/2DuYXBp https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...   / spiessa   https://www.instructables.com/member/... Please do not try to email me. This communication channel is reserved for my primary job As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases #no#midroll#ads