Kit 001

🔧 Step 1: Unbox & Set Up

Welcome to Kit 001: Self-Watering Plant.

Before we dive in, let’s make sure everything is ready to go.

🪛 In Your Kit

You should have the following components:

1 × Arduino Uno R4 (or equivalent)

1 × Soil Moisture Sensor

1 × Relay Module

1 × Small Water Pump

1 x 5V power supply box

10 × Jumper Wires (male-to-female)

2 × Jumper Wires (male-to-male)

2 × Jumper Wires (female-to-female)

2 × Screw Terminal Block

1 × Clear tubing

1 × Breadboard

1 × Quick-start card (with QR code)

If anything’s missing, reach out at hi@mail.buildmodulus.com.

💻 Set Up Your Computer

1. Install Arduino IDE

  • Go to arduino.cc/en/software

  • Download and install the version for your operating system

  • Once installed, open it up — we’ll return to this soon

2. Plug in the Arduino

  • Use the USB cable to connect the Arduino to your computer

  • The green light should turn on — this means it’s receiving power

3. Confirm It's Detected

  • In Arduino IDE, go to Tools > Port

  • You should see something like COM3 or /dev/tty.usbmodem...

  • If it shows up, you’re good to go!

You’re Ready

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