Automated Garden

This is the second project using my automated garden, but this time everything will be controlled by Cayenne so it will be a lot easier. Also I added a Raspberry Pi in order to do a time-lapse video.

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Setting up the Arduino

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In order to monitor our garden I used a few devices which can be helpful. Before starting, remember to connect the Ethernet shield to the Arduino.

Connections

Soil moisture: To check if the plants need water.

  • VCC: 5v
  • GND:GND
  • A0: A1

The Fan: If it's get to hot it will activate or just to give some fresh air.

  • One wire goes from the resistor to pin 3-The GND of the fan goes on the middle pin of the transistor.
  • The + of the fan goes to the relay (middle pin) The last pin of the transistor goes to GND.
  • The diode goes to the middle pin of the transistor and to the GND.

The water pump: It will activate with the soil moisture.

  • The + goes to middle on the relay and GND to GND of the power source.

Photoresistor (optional): This part will allow us to measure if there is enough light in the room.

  • One part is connected to A0 with the resistor connected to the ground.
  • The other one to the 5V.
  • The anode (+) goes to the relay. The other to the GND of the power supply.

Light:

  • The anode (+) goes to the relay. The other to the GND of the power supply.

Humidity /temperature sensor: Some code is required for this device in order to work properly with Cayenne.

  • VCC: 3.3V
  • GND:GND
  • DAT: digital pin 8

Water level sensor:

  • VCC:5V
  • GND:GND
  • SIG:A2

Final mounting

final-mounting

I used 2 relay in the graphic because Fritzing does not have a 4-channel relay yet. For the relay I used only one 12v power supply. I separated the positive and negative wires, and then soldered 3 wire from the positive and connect each part on the relay. One is enough as everything does not turn on at the same time.

I used a 5V power supply for the Arduino RELAY:

  • VCC: 5V
  • GND: GND
  • IN1: PIN2 Activate the light
  • IN2: PIN5 Activate the water pump
  • IN3: none IN4
  • PiN4: activate the FAN

Cayenne Setup

Here we gonna see how to configure Cayenne which is very easy.

  • First create an account Here.
  • Then you should have your Ethernet shield with Rj45 cable connected.
  • Here is the code to connect to Cayenne and also to configure the hum/temp sensor.

This code work for the w5100 shield the code is available on cayenne for other Ethernet/WiFi shield. Also don't forget to add your token you get it after creating your account.

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Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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