Environment & WeatherAgriculture & Soil
Beginner
Solar-Powered Smart Plant Irrigation System
GreenTech Innovators 2 hrs 4.6 rating 8.2k views
Overview & Construction Guide
Automate garden watering using soil moisture sensors and solar energy. The system checks moisture levels every hour and activates a submersible 5V water pump only when soil is dry, conserving water and electricity.
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Bill of Materials (5)
- 1Arduino Nano (ATmega328P)
- 2Capacitive Corrosion-Resistant Soil Moisture Sensor V1.2
- 35V DC Mini Submersible Water Pump with Silicon Tube
- 46V 2W Monocrystalline Solar Panel with TP4056 Charging Module
- 518650 3.7V 2600mAh Li-ion Battery & Step-up Booster
Project Parameters
DisciplineEnvironment & Weather
Sub-categoryAgriculture & Soil
Skill LevelBeginner
Build Time2 hrs
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