Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

Characteristic	Locus
Inheritance	object ObservableBase<double> SamplingSensorBase<double> > Capacitive
Implements	IObservable<IChangeResult<double>> IMoistureSensor ISamplingSensor<double> ISensor<double> IDisposable
Inherited Members	SamplingSensorBase<double>.samplingLock SamplingSensorBase<double>.Read() SamplingSensorBase<double>.SamplingTokenSource SamplingSensorBase<double>.Conditions SamplingSensorBase<double>.IsSampling SamplingSensorBase<double>.UpdateInterval SamplingSensorBase<double>.Updated ObservableBase<double>.NotifyObservers(IChangeResult<double>) ObservableBase<double>.Subscribe(IObserver<IChangeResult<double>>) ObservableBase<double>.CreateObserver(Action<IChangeResult<double>>, Predicate<IChangeResult<double>>) ObservableBase<double>.observers object.Equals(object) object.Equals(object, object) object.GetHashCode() object.GetType() object.MemberwiseClone() object.ReferenceEquals(object, object) object.ToString()
Namespace	Meadow.Foundation.Sensors.Moisture
Assembly	Capacitive.dll

Syntax

public class Capacitive : SamplingSensorBase<double>, IObservable<IChangeResult<double>>, IMoistureSensor, ISamplingSensor<double>, ISensor<double>, IDisposable

Constructors

Capacitive(IAnalogInputPort, Voltage?, Voltage?)

Creates a Capacitive soil moisture sensor object with the specified AnalogInputPort

Declaration

public Capacitive(IAnalogInputPort analogInputPort, Voltage? minimumVoltageCalibration, Voltage? maximumVoltageCalibration)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
IAnalogInputPort	analogInputPort	The port for the analog input pin
Voltage?	minimumVoltageCalibration	Minimum calibration voltage
Voltage?	maximumVoltageCalibration	Maximum calibration voltage

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

Capacitive(IPin, Voltage?, Voltage?, int, TimeSpan?)

Creates a Capacitive soil moisture sensor object with the specified analog pin and a IO device

Declaration

public Capacitive(IPin analogInputPin, Voltage? minimumVoltageCalibration, Voltage? maximumVoltageCalibration, int sampleCount = 5, TimeSpan? sampleInterval = null)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
IPin	analogInputPin	Analog pin the temperature sensor is connected to
Voltage?	minimumVoltageCalibration	Minimum calibration voltage
Voltage?	maximumVoltageCalibration	Maximum calibration voltage
int	sampleCount	How many samples to take during a given reading
TimeSpan?	sampleInterval	The time, to wait in between samples during a reading

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

Properties

AnalogInputPort

Returns the analog input port

Declaration

protected IAnalogInputPort AnalogInputPort { get; }

Property Value

Type	Description
IAnalogInputPort

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

IsDisposed

Is the object disposed

Declaration

public bool IsDisposed { get; }

Property Value

Type	Description
bool

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

MaximumVoltageCalibration

Voltage value of most moist soil - default of 3.3V

Declaration

public Voltage MaximumVoltageCalibration { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
Voltage

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

MinimumVoltageCalibration

Voltage value of most dry soil - default is 0 volts

Declaration

public Voltage MinimumVoltageCalibration { get; set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
Voltage

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

Moisture

Last value read from the moisture sensor

Declaration

public double? Moisture { get; protected set; }

Property Value

Type	Description
double?

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

Methods

Dispose()

Performs application-defined tasks associated with freeing, releasing, or resetting unmanaged resources.

Declaration

public void Dispose()

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

Dispose(bool)

Dispose of the object

Declaration

protected virtual void Dispose(bool disposing)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
bool	disposing	Is disposing

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

RaiseEventsAndNotify(IChangeResult<double>)

Raise change events for subscribers

Declaration

protected override void RaiseEventsAndNotify(IChangeResult<double> changeResult)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
IChangeResult<double>	changeResult	The change result with the current sensor data

Overrides

SamplingSensorBase<double>.RaiseEventsAndNotify(IChangeResult<double>)

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

ReadSensor()

Reads data from the sensor

Declaration

protected override Task<double> ReadSensor()

Returns

Type	Description
Task<double>	The latest sensor reading

Overrides

Meadow.Foundation.SamplingSensorBase<double>.ReadSensor()

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

StartUpdating(TimeSpan?)

Starts continuously sampling the sensor

Declaration

public override void StartUpdating(TimeSpan? updateInterval)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
TimeSpan?	updateInterval

Overrides

SamplingSensorBase<double>.StartUpdating(TimeSpan?)

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

StopUpdating()

Stops sampling the sensor

Declaration

public override void StopUpdating()

Overrides

Meadow.Foundation.SamplingSensorBase<double>.StopUpdating()

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

VoltageToMoisture(Voltage)

Converts voltage to moisture value, ranging from 0 (most dry) to 1 (most wet)

Declaration

protected double VoltageToMoisture(Voltage voltage)

Parameters

Type	Name	Description
Voltage	voltage

Returns

Type	Description
double

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

Events

MoistureUpdated

Raised when a new sensor reading has been made

Declaration

public event EventHandler<IChangeResult<double>> MoistureUpdated

Event Type

Type	Description
EventHandler<IChangeResult<double>>

Remarks

Capacitive
Status
Source code	GitHub
NuGet package

Capacitive Soil Moisture sensor is a simple breakout for measuring the moisture in soil and similar materials. This sensor measures moisture levels by capacitive sensing, rather then resistive sensing like other types of moisture sensor such as the FC-28.

Capacitive sensing means measuring the dielectrum that is formed by the soil and the water is the most important factor that forms the dielectrum. Even though this kind of sensor might be a little pricier, it is made of corrosion resistant material giving it a longer service of life than a resistive sensor.

The following example shows how read the soil moisture every second:

public class MeadowApp : App<F7Micro, MeadowApp>
{
    Capacitive _Capacitive;

    public MeadowApp()
    {
        // create a new Capacitive sensor object connected to analog pin A01
        _Capacitive = new Capacitive(Device.Pins.A01);

        Run();
    }

    async Task Run()
    {
        while (true)
        {
            float moisture = await _Capacitive.Read();
            Console.WriteLine($"Moisture: {0}", moisture);
            Thread.Sleep(1000);
        }
    }
}

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

Capacitive capacitive;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize...");

    capacitive = new Capacitive(
        Device.Pins.A00,
        minimumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(2.84f),
        maximumVoltageCalibration: new Voltage(1.63f)
    );

    // Example that uses an IObservable subscription to only be notified when the moisture changes by filter defined.
    var consumer = Capacitive.CreateObserver(
        handler: result =>
        {
            string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
            Resolver.Log.Info($"Subscribed - " +
                $"new: {result.New}, " +
                $"old: {oldValue}");
        },
        filter: null
    );
    capacitive.Subscribe(consumer);

    // classical .NET events can also be used:
    capacitive.MoistureUpdated += (sender, result) =>
    {
        string oldValue = (result.Old is { } old) ? $"{old:n2}" : "n/a";
        Resolver.Log.Info($"Updated - New: {result.New}, Old: {oldValue}");
    };

    //==== One-off reading use case/pattern
    ReadSensor().Wait();

    capacitive.StartUpdating(TimeSpan.FromMilliseconds(1000));

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

protected async Task ReadSensor()
{
    var moisture = await capacitive.Read();
    Resolver.Log.Info($"Initial moisture: {moisture:n2}");
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example