Vertical Hydroponic Farm - Arduino Project Hub

3/7/2020 Vertical Hydroponic Farm - Arduino Project Hub
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We call our project RUFS, for Robotic Urban Farm System

A vertical hydroponic garden
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and shorter growth cycles
Reducing resource consumption - water, fertilizer and space
Labor saving - no weeds or soil to till
Higher consistency of crops with great tasting results
Maintained by micro-controllers (Raspberry Pi & Arduino)

Watering cycles - monitor and auto refill levels
Plant nutrients and pH - monitor and correct
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Air Circulation & Lighting controls (for indoor operation)
Smart and Connected
Farm Controller App for smartphone, tablet and pc
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Get notified when the system needs a refill
Alerts when something isn't running as expected
Year round growing - fresh produce every month of the year
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Reduced operational time and maintenance with automation
Eliminate the guesswork of nutrients and watering cycles
Hydroponics is a subset of hydroculture and is a method of growing plants using
mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil.
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hydroponics technically means working water, stemming from the Latin
words "hydro" meaning water, and "ponos" meaning labor. Many different
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civilizations from the beginning of time have relied on hydroponics for growing plants,
such as the early Mexican and Egyptian civilizations. However, recently growing
hydroponically has grown in popularity and use across many different markets.
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Our vertical design allows for a higher density of plants in a much smaller footprint.
With a space less than 5' x 5' we are growing 160 plants.
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Automation
The system is maintained with a series of Arduino controllers. Watering cycles, pH
levels, nutrient levels, lighting cycles and ventilation fans are all maintained via the
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The Arduino's can be networked to a Raspberry Pi using I2C to allow all system
parameters to be monitored and updated in real time. The Raspberry Pi is further used
to maintain a historical log of all the systems running data and make it available via a
set if web services.

A companion smartphone/tablet app interfaces with the Raspberry Pi allowing for
configuring and monitoring your entire system from anywhere in the world. The
Raspberry Pi communicates with app via a JSON web service.
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hydroponics lends itself very well to leafy green vegetables.I am currently
growing successfully lettuces (romaine, boston bib, spring mix) , cabbages (red and
green), herbs (basil, cilantro, mint, dill, chives), spinach, kale (dwarf curly variety),
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Parts and Pieces (What to buy)

Support Frame
(5) 10' - 2" PVC pipe Device Manager
(1) 10' - 3" PVC pipe
(4) 2" PVC 90° elbow
(8) 2" PVC tee
(4) 3" to 2" PVC tee

(4) 3" PVC endcaps
Note: All PVC pipe and fittings are Schedule 40 - cellular PVC
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(10) 10' - 2" x 3" PVC downspouts
(1) 10' PVC extruded gutter 4"
(4) PVC gutter end caps (make sure to get 2 left and 2 right)
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(2) 1" threaded to 3/4" barbed adapter
(2) 3/4" PVC female threaded connectors
(20) 2" PVC Pipe Hangers ("J" hooks)
(20) #6 Stainless 1 1/2 " machine screws and
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(1) 1" to 3/4" PEX reducer - barbed
(2) 10 pack PEX crimp rings
(1) 10 pack 1 1/2" hose clamps
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Support Frame (See pictures for steps)
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The support frame is constructed from standard Schedule 40 PVC in 2" and 3"
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properties (easy to fit together) andDevice
the ease of use for sizing (easy to cut straight
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with basic tools). This does not preclude the use of other structural material such as
wood, plastic and metal as the frame is structural and does not carry water.
Tool note:
PVC pipe for this project is best cut using a mitre saw. These are readily available as an
inexpensive hand tool or an electric/power tool. A mitre saw provides good 90° cuts
that help add to the stability of the frame.
PVC is glue using a two part glue system.
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An Oscillating Multifunction Power Tool was
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An Electric Heat Gun was used to shape the pockets in the vertical towers.
The support frame is (2) main leg components joined by the (2) "top bar" components
and (2) "cross supports".
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The length of the "top bar" and "cross supports" dictate the capacity of the towers
your system will support.
There are two additional leg extensions made from the 3" PVC that can provide
addition support against the elements when used outside. These can be omitted for
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are supporting (10) grow towers spaced at 4.5" on center apart.
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Support Top
The top support dictates the size of the grow system and the number of towers the
system can support.
Our current plan includes a 4' length of 2" PVC with towers spaced at 4.5" on center.
The spacing can be modified to support larger growing areas by increasing spacing
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Additional you can decrease the length of pipe to support a smaller number of grow
towers.
The support top structure are (2) identically constructed units.
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Support Top Cut List
From a 10' section of 2" PVC
Cut (2) sections at 48" - (these are Part #1 - first & second set)
Support Top Assembly Instructions
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Dry fit the following:
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Support Bottom
Like the top support, the bottom cross dictates system size, the piece must be the
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Our current plan includes a 4' length.
The support bottom piece are (2) identically 4' sections.
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(2) optional extension legs that are good
when the unit is set up outside to provide additional support against wind.
Support Bottom Cut List

From a 10' section of 2" PVC
Cut (2) sections at 48" - (these are Part #1 - first & second set)
From the remaining section of 3" PVC
Cut (4) sections at 12" - (these are Part #2)
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Fit 2" pipe Part #1 into the Part #6 90° tee of the main leg component
Note:You man need an additional person to help hold up the legs when installing
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Optional: Fit 3" pipe Part #2 into the Part #9 90° tee of the main leg component
Optional: Install cap Part #3 into the 3" pipe Part #2
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Towers/Water Return
The towers provide the grow area for the plants in this system.
Or current design supports a very high
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grow towers 4.5" apart on center (distance from center of tower to neighboring
tower), providing approximately 1.5" between towers.
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get (160) plants for our entire system.
There are some limitations to this high density and vertical grow systems to the types
of plant you can grow.
Towers/Return Overview
The towers are 2" x 3" PVC modified downspouts.
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The water returns are 4" PVC rain gutters. Also available in 10' sections. They are cut
and capped on the ends with gutter caps. Make sure you pick up both left and right
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Towers/Return Construction Steps

Part 1: Towers
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Towers Cut List
From a 10' sections of 2" x 3" PVC downspouts
Cut (10) sections in half at 60"
Tower Shaping Instructions
We constructed a wood template tool to help form the plant pockets

Divide the (20) towers in to (2) sets of (10).
To improve grow space we offset/stagger the plant slots in the grow towers.
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Mark a horizontal line across the front of the first set of (10) towers every 6"
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starting 6" from the bottom for (8) lines.
A speed square is helpful and getting a straight line across the down spout
material.
Mark a horizontal line acrossArduino
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Web first set of (10) towers every 6"
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starting 9" from the bottom for (8) lines.
Using a Oscillating Multifunction Power Tool with the straight cut bit, cut a 2"
slice on the drawn lines.
Using the Electric Heat Gun soften the plastic for a few seconds (approx. 15-30
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seconds depending on wattage of your heat gun) 3" above and 3" below the cut.
The PVC will start to pucker or sink and takes on the appearance of wet saggy
paper.
Use your wood template to slide into the softened PVC at the cut. Hold in place
for approximately 30 seconds.
Repeat
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Water Return
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Water Return Assembly Instructions
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Test fit end caps on the sections of gutter.
We roughed up the gutter plastic with some 150 grit sandpaper where the caps
overlap the gutter (about 5/8") for a better adhesion.
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Spread a liberal bead of silicone PVC adhesive on the inside overlapping edge of
the end caps.
Carefully fit the end cap on the gutter making sure glue contacts all around the
gutter material.
We used our finger to push excess adhesive around the edge of the gutter and
cap to ensure good contact.
Place a piece of masking tape or other easily removable tape on the cap till the
recommended dry time.
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Repeat for other 3 sides and set aside till dry.
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Drill a 1" hole on the back wall of the 4" gutter to insert 1" to 3/4" barbed
adapter. This will serve as the connector for the water return to the 14 gallon
bucket.
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Thread the 1" threaded side of the adapter and thread into the female 1"
connector on the inside of the gutter.
Cut a (2) - 12" section of soft 1" vinyl hose for each side of the water return.
Join at the center with the 1" barbed tee.
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Cut a section of vinyl tube to length to where you position your 14 gallon water
tank.
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CPVC would also be an excellent choice if the crimp tool was not available, CPVC is
also certified for potable water but requires glue and joint connectors for assembly.
Water Supply/Return Overview
The water supply is laid out so there is a single rise that forks at the center cross piece
of the main leg. This design was implemented to reduce the overall height load on the
water
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Parts #1 - #6 are 3/4" PEX cut to mirror the main leg dimensions.
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Crimp Part #1, Part #2 and Part #3 together with Part #7 - 3/4" barbed PEX tee.
Crimp Part #3 and Part #4 together with Part #8 - 3/4" PEX 90° elbow.
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Part #9 - 3/4" PEX 90° elbow.
Crimp Part #2 and Part #6 together with Part #10 - 3/4" PEX 90° elbow.
Drill holes in Part #5 and Part #6 for Part #11 - drip emitters.
Starting at elbow end of Part #5/Part #6 - measure from end 4" and mark first
hole at the bottom of the PEX pipe.
It is helpful to draw a line along the bottom of the PEX pipe marking the bottom
for the remaining marks.
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Repeat every 4.5", the last mark should be 4" from the opposing leg from the
elbow.
Using 3/16 drill bit drill on the mark.
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Fit in the the drip emitters - Part #11
The hole is slightly snug for the drip emitters to prevent unwanted dripping,
soften the PEX briefly (30 sec.) with the heat gun, this will allow for easier
insertion of the drip emitters into the PEX.
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Cut a 1" hole in the 14 gallon water bucket.
Thread the 1" to 3/4" barbed adapter through the wall of the water container.
Attach the soft vinyl hose from the return gutters tee to the water bucket.
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We broke the functionality of the controllers up into separate components.
ClimateBot
Role: Environmental controls for indoor operation.
Used to maintain light cycles based on schedule of on/off intervals and a
thermostatically and/or schedule based control of a circulation fan.
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pHarmBot
Role: Water quality control
Used to maintain pH level maintenance and nutrient level maintenance.

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(2) 12V DC Peristaltic Dosing Pump (source: Amazon
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hydroBot
Role: Watering cycles based on schedule of on/off intervals and water reservoir level
maintenance
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have built an operational structure but am having trouble with the electronics part.
Mainly with the code, I open the pHarmBot.ino sketch with the Arduino IDE 1.6.5 and
msa to verify and I get an error compiling (pHarmBot.ino:821: fatal error: farmBot.h:
tried
No such file or directory compilation terminated). I believe I downloaded all the
mer
libraries correctly but did notice that #include <farmBot.h> is in bold black print within
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the sketch and all the other #includes are in bold orange print. I have been trying to
find an answer researching the internet Digital
along with the arduino forums for 2 days and
have reached a dead end. If you can helpStore
me with this it would be greatly appreciated.
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in advance. Marty
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Paul Langdon (/projecthub/bltrobotics)
5 years ago
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Marty,
oject I believe you need to importthe farmBot.h file and then include it again.
I've
hub/seen it before where the IDE looses reference and even though the file is
local Arduino IoT Cloud
bltro it doesn't see it. Try that, if it doesnr't work, let me know. Thanks - Paul
boti
cs)
Martin Samero (/projecthub/msamero)
5 years ago
NOW(/pr CHROME
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oject Paul for the response. I did finally get the code to work but I am still
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stuck
hub/ on the pHarmbot.ino. I understand that the complete project is broken
into
msa 3 separate parts that can be driven as 1 by an I2C bus, but at this point I am
just
mer trying to get pHarmbot to work. I saw all the photos you posted on
bltrobotics.com
o) (http://bltrobotics.com) as well as on here and instructables, as
to the wiring of each circuit, but seem to be confused as to the functionality of
all the components. I am an IT technician and by far not an Arduino expert (just
A R D U Ilearning),
N O C R E A but
T E Ireading
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the code, Projectthere
it appears Hub are several other devices that
N O W Aare V Anot
I L A Bincluded
L E O N in the schematic. I also noticed that the code for climbot and
CHROM E O S ! are identical. Is that true? Is it at all possible for you to send me a
chembot
more detailed photos of your circuit? It would be extremely helpful and I would
be totally greatful. I really want to complete this project since I have a finished
D O W Nfunctioning
L O A D T H E structure
APP and no food yet. I am really eager to start growing! My
email is acrbench@gmail.com (mailto:acrbench@gmail.com) ----Thanks again,
Marty
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Dalton (/projecthub/dalton)
4 years ago
(/pr
oject did you ever get more detailed pictures/instructions on the electronics?
Martin,
If so, can you send it to me at daltonpurnell@live.com
hub/
(mailto:daltonpurnell@live.com) ? I am in the process of building the structure
dalt
and need more detailed instructions for the Arduino/Raspberry Pi stuff.
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3 years ago
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Hi Paul would like to start this project are you still responding to queries on this
oject
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please let me know thanks
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lambdalambda (/projecthub/lambdalambda)
5current_site=arduino&setup=true&redirect_to=%2Fprojecthub%2Fbltrobotics%
years ago
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Офигительная GettingПопробую
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like the idea to tie in both an automatic watering system with a vertical farm. I
would
hub/ totally make this for my cooking herbs but I don't have any outdoor space in
my
anthapartment. Is it self-containedArduino
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Plants
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hub/ to clog, water flows... you should be afraid, plan for a flood.
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oject
water.
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Jon (/projecthub/shakataganai)
5 years ago
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This
ojectis so damn cool. I've been following this project on the RUFS wiki for a while now.
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Ihub/
want to build one so badly.
shak
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Sagar Agrawal (/projecthub/Genesis)
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5 years ago
(/pr (https://create.arduino.cc/iot)
great
oject work combining technology with today's need for plants
hub/ current_site=arduino&setup=true&redirect_to=%2Fprojecthub%2Fbltrobotics%
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esis) (https://create.arduino.cc/getting-started)
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4 years ago
(/pr
hello,
oject interesting project , I'm doing something similar in Mexico , could you help me
with
hub/ my code ? Device Manager
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RRIQ
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3 years ago
Great
(/pr project. I hope to help you with this project if you wish. Or at least I will build
one
ojectwith you.
hub/ Digital
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than
- gajeeldragneel (/projecthub/gajeeldragneel)
galt) 3 years ago
(/pr
hello
oject Paul can you please send meArduino
the farmBot.h library file link as I am not able to get
Web Editor
it.
hub/ (https://create.arduino.cc/editor)
It
gajewould be greatly appreciated if you could forward me the link and also tell me how
install
eldra the library.
Email
gnee - vishalmamgain1995@gmail.com (mailto:vishalmamgain1995@gmail.com)
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k1517199 (/projecthub/k1517199)
2 years ago
(/pr
To make it work with the farmBot thing I made a zip file called farmBot then
oject
NOWplaced
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hub/ the farmBot.h file unto that file. Then I included that library into the
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k151 code, which then worked. So try this out.
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ico07 (/projecthub/ico07)
2 years ago
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A R D U IHello,
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oject can you please send me the farmBot.h library file link as I am not able to
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hub/it either.
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My email is: iancrespo7@gmail.com (mailto:iancrespo7@gmail.com)
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QCRLS (/projecthub/QCRLS)
2 years ago
(/pr
Instructions
oject unclear and incompleteDevice Manager
for more of the complicated parts of the project.
Parts
hub/ are listed for you to buy but are not referenced to anywhere in the instructions
or
QCRschematics. Missing an entire file of code (replaced with duplicate of another file in
project).
LS)

2 years ago
(/pr
QCRLS, Digital
oject thanks for the feedback. This project has been through may iterations
since Store
hub/ it's creation in 2014. We were working through some custom
microcontrollers as part of launching this as a startup before the project shut
bltro
down
boti earlier this year. My recommendation is using this as a starting point in
your
cs) design and looking at you would solve the control system.
I've cleaned up some on theArduino Weband
dead links Editor
removed the code as probably
better to have a clean slate for you to start rather that confused by partial
code.
Best of luck on you project!
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Leroy Rodgers (/projecthub/lrodgers360)
2 years ago
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This
ojectis a(https://create.arduino.cc/getting-started)
fantastic project. I am going to give it a go.
One
hub/concern
NOW however. PVC production involves a lot of nasty chemicals, including
CHROME
DEHP--
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lrod a known carcinogen. I would worry about such chemicals leaching into the
water
gers and continuously circulating through the system. Not sure if there is any
literature
360) out there on the topic, but it might be best to look for alternative materials
(?)
1 thank
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CHROM E O S ! Krispin (/projecthub/michael-krispin)
Michael
a year ago
(/pr
Hi Paul,
oject
D OWNLOAD THE APP
Looks
hub/ for a very structured equipment Design. An interesting aproach.
Do
michYou really need only one pH pump and one nutrient pump?
I'm
ael-just starting to play with the berry and Arduino and have to learn Python and the
Arduino
krisp Scripts.I like everything modularised but here I want to ask, why could not
put
in) all Code in one/less Arduinos orDevice
is the code too complex?
Manager
I have 30 years professional industrial process automation behind me and looking very
near for retirement. I want to do a similar scalable automated hydroponic System for
my Garden first, but later scale up at the Farm.
The Raspberry could work as the master of all like a DCS and the Arduinos could work
as slave like a PLC or just simple remote io. For the Berry exist another programming
Tool called Codesys which is an IDE for professional PLC including real OOP structures.
I have used this IDE for other Controller but can copy easy to the Berry too.
You can program also sequences which can be used as recipe for different plants
according E.g. Ph, EC, nutrients etc. Digital
Anyway, I will first develop my System and Store
publish here, because I want a more
flexible (https://store.arduino.cc/digital/)
dosing Station to feed different plantsystem (horizontal, verictal, joung plants,
blooming, fruting etc).
I would like to share experiences with you, because it looks also professional for the
plant setup at your system. But when I check
Arduino Webyour publish date, I need to ask you, do
Editor
you still working with this?
Best Regards,
Michael
Arduino IoT Cloud

a year ago
(/pr
Michael,
oject
Thanks
hub/ for the comments.
NOWWhenCHROME
bltro I was working on this prototype several years ago my plan was to have it
modular
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boti for extending to different size systems. The project never blossomed
beyond
cs) this prototype.
I am interested to hear your developments as you grow up your system.
Thanks,
Paul
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nermind
a year ago
(/pr
Hi all! I'm unable to find the source code, I just noticed the examples posted by the
oject
author,
O W N Lbut
hub/
D O A Dnot
T Hthe
E Areal
P P code. Where is the source code? Thanks!
ner
min
d)
JackIredale (/projecthub/JackIredale)
Device Manager
10(https://create.arduino.cc/devices)
months ago
(/pr
Ioject
found a typo
"available
hub/ via a set if web services"
I think the if should be an of
JackI
Awsome project thanks,
JACK
redal
e)
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months ago
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oject
hub/ Arduino Web Editor
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l)
Camtonoooo (/projecthub/Camtonoooo)
7 months ago
(/pr
Dont Arduino IoT Cloud
oject you get a trouble when pH and EC sensor get work in one sollution?
hub/ (https://create.arduino.cc/iot)
Cam (https://www.hackster.io/users/auth/arduino?
tono current_site=arduino&setup=true&redirect_to=%2Fprojecthub%2Fbltrobotics%
ooo) alisa_otcher
(/projecthub/alisa_otcher)
5(https://create.arduino.cc/getting-started)
months ago
(/pr
NOW CHROME
This
ojectis a great idea! However, I cant seem to find the code, do you have it?
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hub/
alisa
_otc
her) sharat1234 (/projecthub/sharat1234)
5 months ago
(/pr
Dear
oject Paul. I was unable to find the code for
Arduino this project.
Project Hub kindly provide or put any link
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hub/
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Arduino UNO & Genuino

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We call our project RUFS, for Robotic Urban Farm System

Maintained by micro-controllers (Raspberry Pi & Arduino)

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Parts and Pieces (What to buy)

(4) 3" to 2" PVC tee

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We constructed a wood template tool to help form the plant pockets

Used to maintain pH level maintenance and nutrient level maintenance.

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Analog pH Meter - See attached document (ph_Meter.txt

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