Autodro

Low cost, self monitoring and adjusting hydroponic systems.

Tim Butram

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Using low-cost common materials and the availability of cheap computing devices, Autodro is a project that aims to build a complete hydroponic system for 1 plant for under $10. It's to be designed to allow additional system to be added to provide increasing food production.

Goals for Autogrow:
* Monitoring system, checking that nutrient, ph, water and light levels are optimal.
* Messaging system, to allow for remote viewing and control.
* Inexpensive hydroponic container, to allow for fast growth in both the plant and the overall system.

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Building an EC sensor.
Tim Butram • 06/19/2015 at 04:27 • 0 comments

The end goal for the Autodro is a complete monitoring system for under $10. This means that cheaper, simpler, less accurate sensors are needed. I've started with a simple EC sensor, and am hoping to design something around $1.
So far, I've created a sensor using a Wheatstone bridge, and have ordered a PCB from OSHPark.