{"product_id":"kit-soil-temperature-alarm","title":"Soil Temp Alarm Kit with Arduino Uno + DS18B20","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Frost-Warning Soil Temperature Alarm with Arduino Uno \u0026amp; DS18B20\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensor-based environmental monitoring and alerting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProtect your terrace garden or urban farm from surprise frost with a build-it-yourself alarm that senses soil temperature at the root level. On those chilly January mornings when Bengaluru, Pune, or even Delhi temperatures dip near zero, this kit gives you a loud warning before your plants are damaged. You'll wire a waterproof DS18B20 probe, program a threshold on the Arduino, and walk away with a practical gadget that works on a single 9V battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact monitoring station that you bury the sensor directly into the soil. The Arduino continuously reads temperature data; when the soil drops below your chosen threshold (e.g., 2°C), a buzzer screams and two red LEDs flash. There's no screen needed—just loud, visible alert that gives you time to cover sensitive plants or move pots indoors. The whole circuit lives on a breadboard, so you can modify it later to send SMS alerts or log data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWiring a DS18B20 one-wire sensor and reading precise temperature values\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgramming if-else logic in Arduino to compare real-time temperature against a threshold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing a breadboard to prototype a battery-powered monitoring circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalibrating readings and setting realistic frost alert levels suited for Indian climate zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Uno R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS18B20 Waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Buzzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm Red LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7kΩ Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V Battery Snap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for school students (CBSE Class 5–10) and ATL Tinkering Labs looking for a real-world sensor project. Young makers who love gardening will see immediate use—protecting their plants becomes the motivation to learn electronics. Also a great first kit for B.Tech first-year students exploring Arduino, or urban gardeners who want a custom, budget-conscious frost alarm without buying a readymade device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the AI companion through the QR code on the box, or message us on WhatsApp. The system recognizes exactly which step you’re on and offers code snippets, wiring corrections, and even a video walkthrough of the soil temperature alarm build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I change the temperature threshold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the Arduino code is fully editable. The AI guide will show you the exact line where the threshold is set, and you can modify it for heat alerts, defrost warnings, or any custom trigger point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this work outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DS18B20 probe is waterproof and rated for direct burial in soil. The breadboard and Arduino need a simple weatherproof enclosure (not included) to stay safe from dew and rain. The AI companion suggests easy enclosure ideas using household items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I power it in the garden?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the included 9V battery snap with a standard 9V battery. It easily runs overnight for frost watch. 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