Print-In-Place Moisture Sensor Cover
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Description
📦 Print-In-Place Cover for Soil Moisture Sensor
This project is a compact protective print-in-place cover with an integrated hinge, designed for common capacitive soil moisture sensors used in automatic irrigation systems, plant monitoring, and home automation projects
The cover protects the sensor's electronics and solder joints from accidental contact, dirt, and moisture, while maintaining a neat and professional appearance. Thanks to the print-in-place design, no screws, glue, or additional components are needed
🔧 Key Features
- Print-in-place design
- Integrated hinge, no assembly required
- Compatible with common capacitive soil moisture sensors
- Protects exposed electronics and solder joints
- Compact and lightweight
- Easy access to the sensor when needed
- Clean and professional appearance
- No additional components required
🌱 Compatible Devices
Designed for classic capacitive soil moisture sensors used with
- Arduino
- ESP32
- ESP8266
- Raspberry Pi
- Home Assistant
- Automatic irrigation systems
- Plant monitoring projects
(sensor and electronics not included)
🛠️ Assembly
- Print the model as provided in the STL
- After printing, check the integrated hinge for proper movement
- Insert the sensor into the cover
- Route the cable through the dedicated rear opening
- Close the cover to protect the electronics while leaving the sensitive part for humidity measurement exposed
Required Hardware
- None
This is a true print-in-place model that requires no screws, glue, magnets, or other additional components
🖨️ Print Settings
- Recommended material: PLA, PLA+ or PETG
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Infill: 15–20%
- Supports: not necessary
- Orientation: as provided in the STL
For use in very humid environments or outdoors, PETG is recommended
ℹ️ Notes
- The cover protects the sensor's electronic part while leaving the humidity sensing area fully exposed
- Ideal for houseplants, greenhouses, indoor gardens, and automated irrigation systems
- The compact dimensions allow for discreet integration inside the pot
- The rounded design improves aesthetics and protects the sensor during daily use
❤️ Why you'll love it
- Protects the sensor without compromising its functionality
- Cleaner and more professional look compared to the bare sensor
- No assembly required
- Quick and easy printing
- Perfect for plant monitoring and smart irrigation projects
- Compact and discreet design
- Great addition to any Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, or Home Assistant-based project
License
You may create derivative works based on this object, provided that all such derivative works are published exclusively on the MakerWorld platform and include proper attribution to the original creator. You may not share, upload, host, distribute, or publish this object—or any derivative work of this object—on any other digital platform, marketplace, or distribution channel. Commercial use of this object and any derivative works is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, selling, renting, sublicensing, or using the object in any context in which you receive monetary compensation or other financial benefits.
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