S17: Smart Planter
Contents
Smart Planter
Abstract
The use of proper method of irrigation is important in the field of agriculture. The project aims at developing an automatic irrigation system which waters crop by sensing the moisture content of the soil. The user can also monitor and control the watering of plant remotely from an Android app.
Objectives & Introduction
Team Members & Responsibilities
- Sona Bhasin
- Johnny Nigh
- Thrishna Palissery
- Hugo Quiroz
Schedule
Project Schedule
| Week # | Start Date | End Date | Task | Status | Actual Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03/14/2017 | 03/21/2017 |
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Completed | 03/23/2017 |
| 2 | 03/24/2017 | 04/04/2017 |
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Completed | 04/06/2017 |
| 3 | 04/04/2017 | 04/14/2017 |
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Completed | 04/15/2017 |
| 4 | 04/04/2017 | 04/11/2017 |
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Completed | 04/10/2017 |
| 5 | 04/11/2017 | 04/28/2017 |
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Completed | 04/22/2017 |
| 6 | 04/11/2017 | 04/25/2017 |
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Completed | 04/25/2017 |
| 7 | 04/11/2017 | 04/28/2017 |
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Completed | 05/05/2017 |
| 8 | 04/18/2017 | 04/30/2017 |
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Completed | 04/30/2017 |
| 9 | 04/20/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
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Completed | 04/28/2017 |
| 10 | 05/06/2017 | 05/10/2017 |
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Completed | 05/12/2017 |
| 11 | 05/10/2017 | 05/15/2017 |
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In progress | |
| 12 | 05/11/2017 | 05/21/2017 |
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In progress |
Parts List & Cost
| Item # | Description | Distributor | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SJOne Board | 1 | $80 | |
| 2 | Soil Moisture sensor | Amazon | 1 | $5.99 |
| 3 | Light sensor | Amazon | 1 | $8.99 |
| 4 | Rain sensor | ebay | 1 | $1.99 |
| 5 | Temperature and Humidity sensor | Amazon | 1 | $7.99 |
| 6 | DC water pump | Amazon | 1 | $12.99 |
| 7 | Flow meter | Amazon | 1 | $10.99 |
| 8 | Raspberry Pi 3 | Amazon | 1 | $36.78 |
| 9 | Voltage regulator (3.3V) | Sparkfun | 1 | $1.95 |
| 10 | Voltage regulator (5V) | Amazon | 1 | $7.99 |
Design & Implementation
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Hardware Design
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Hardware Interface
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Software Design
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Implementation
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Testing & Technical Challenges
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My Issue #1
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Conclusion
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Project Video
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Project Source Code
References
Acknowledgement
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References Used
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Appendix
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