Smart Pot
The Smart Pot device is designed for automated plant care, monitoring soil moisture and adjusting irrigation as needed.
Key Features
- Removable/replaceable irrigator cartridge.
- Soil moisture sensor embedded into the pot.
- Peristaltic pump embedded into the cartridge.
- Displays the current soil moisture reading.
- Buttons for sensor calibration and the irrigation threshold.
Use Cases
- Indoor Ornamental Plants
- Bench Top Garden
Template
Libraries
Templates
3D Printables
Parts List
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Assembly Instructions
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Revisions
Current
Improvements:
- Added buttons and display. This version no longer needs a computer attached to calibrate or configure the irrigation threshold.
- Swapped to a more durable waterproof sensor.
- New 3d printed drip halo.
Prototype #1
Issues:
- After a few months the cheaper sensor started to corrode.
- While they didn't require a computer attached to operate, they did require one to calibrate and configure the irrigation threshold.
