Component list

Component	Qty
Soil Sensor	1
Soil Sensor PCB	1
Magnets	3
M5 x 16mm Screws	3
M5 Flange Locknuts	3
M3 x 12mm Screws	8
M3 Locknuts	8
Jumper Link	1
Soil Sensor Box	1
Soil Sensor Box Insert	1

Step 1: Install the magnets

Install only the magnets using the instructions in the basic tool hardware reference guide.

Step 2: Install the soil sensor PCB

Attach the soil sensor PCB to the soil sensor using two M3 x 12mm screws and M3 locknuts. The sensor should be on the front side of the base’s mounting tabs. The heads of the screws should be on the PCB’s front side while the locknuts should be on the mounting tabs’ back side. Do not over tighten the screws as this could damage the circuit board.

Step 3: Install the electronic screws

Use the 2mm hex driver and 5.5mm box wrench to secure the following ring terminals to the soil sensor with M3 x 12mm screws and M3 locknuts. The screw heads should be on the same side as the magnets.

Soil Sensor Position	Wire Color	Connected to
A	red	VCC
D	yellow	SIG
I	white	SCL
J	green	SDA

The screws and nuts are highlighted orange

Step 4: Install the jumper link

Attach a jumper link to positions B and C using two M3 x 12mm screws and M3 locknuts. The screw in the B position should hold the ring terminal of the black (GND) wire.

Step 5: Pack

Place the soil sensor box insert into the soil sensor box. Then insert the pre-assembled soil sensor into the box and close the lid.

Box specifications

Box style	Top flap (standard FarmBot box design)
Inner dimensions (L x W x H)	75mm x 75mm x 90mm
Outer dimensions (L x W x H)	80mm x 80mm x 95mm
Material	Cardboard
Color	Brown
Printing	SOIL SENSOR.pdf
Fill	Cardboard insert