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
Battery Pack
Relay Module – needed to turn on water pump & motor for opening tops of water tubs
Raindrop Detection Sensor
Soil Moisture Sensor Strips
Mini Liquid Pump – needed to pump water to plants
Parts Organizer
Stepper Motor 5V – used to open tops of tubs
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For those reading this who want to make their own Christmas Tree Circuit, following is where you can get the supplies
- Foam Christmas tree shapes from Michaels or Amazon has a bunch of foam Christmas tree shapes too if you do not have a Michaels near you.
- Battery Holders - you can get these in bulk from a supplier but you can also get them in smaller quantities from Amazon
- Copper Tape from Amazon. This will last you for a long time for many, many projects.
- Aluminum Tape from Amazon. This will last you for a long time for many, many projects.
- LEDs from Amazon. You can get smaller packs too but this is such a good deal especially if you anticipate using LEDs for other projects.
- 3v Cell Coin Batteries from Amazon
- Stickers, pipe cleaners -> dollar store & Michaels.