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Raspberry Pi Water Pump Python Code

by | May 24, 2016 | Raspberry Pi 3

This post includes Python code that will trigger the water pump to turn on when the soil sensor detects that the soil in the plant is dry. The pump will turn on pulling water from the tub through water lines up to the plants. The code also detects when the soil sensor...

Raspberry Pi Rain Sensor Python Code

by | May 24, 2016 | Raspberry Pi 3

In this post we include the Python code that triggers the motor to turn on when the rain sensor detects rain. The motor will open the top of the tub so rain can be captured in the tub. The code also detects when the rain sensor is dry and will trigger the motor to...

Solar Water Bot Rain Capture Tub

by | May 24, 2016 | Raspberry Pi 3

For the Solar Water Bot prototype we wanted to keep things simple for the rain capture tub. We ended up finding a small tupperware tub from Osh Hardware that already had a top flap with hinges on the back that easily opened and closed. We inserted a screw in the front...

Parts Used For Raspberry Pi Plant Watering System

by | Apr 30, 2016 | Raspberry Pi 3

Following is a list of parts we used for the Solar Powered Raspberry Pi Plant Watering System. We will be adding to this list as we accumulate additional parts for building out the project. CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kit Solar Panel With Ports To Charge Battery...