SMART GARDENING USING INTERNET OF THINGS

1 Mr. Mahesh M G,2 S. Afsana,3 K. Divya,4 P. Menaka,5 G. Prasad,6 M.A.Suhanulla Khan

1Assistant Professor,23456 B.Tech Students

Department Of Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Mother Theresa Institute Of Engineering And Technology,Palamaner, Chittoor (Dist.)

ABSTRACT:
Agriculture has an important role in India's
economy. Consequently, the agricultural
sector is an essential component of our
nation. Agriculture relies on monsoon. In
agriculture, the plants get their required
amount of water according to the
composition of the soil. In the field of
agriculture, it is essential to first determine
the level of moisture present in the soil and
then learn as much as possible about the
fertility of the ground. Irrigation refers to
any technique that allows water to trickle
slowly down to the roots of a plant; this is
accomplished by using a solenoid valve. The Figure 1.1: Block diagram of Embedded System
intelligent irrigation system helps to use less An embedded system is a system that is going to
water and time, is ready to be used, uses accomplish a preset stated job, and it is even
energy effectively, and is cost effective. In characterised as a mix of both software and
this research, we make use of many sensors, hardware. An embedded system is a system that
some of which are light sensors, infrared is going to execute the work. Devices that are
sensors, and moisture sensors for the soil. used to control, monitor, or aid in the
Email and SMS (short messaging service) functioning of equipment, machinery, or plant
notifications are provided to the user if the are referred to as embedded systems. This is a
general purpose definition of embedded systems.
Plants demand more water.
The term "embedded" refers to the fact that they
I.INTRODUCTION
are an essential component of the overall
1.1 Introduction Embedded Systems:- system. On the other hand, a general-purpose
computer may be employed to manage the
functioning of a vast and complicated industrial
facility, in which case its presence would be
readily apparent.
 Computers and other types of microprocessors
are included in every embedded system. On the
other hand, in comparison to a home computer,
some of these computers are really simple
systems.
The embedded systems that are the least
complex are those that are only capable of
carrying out a single function or collection of
operations in order to fulfil a single intended
goal. In more complex systems, the operation of
the embedded system is determined by an
application programme. This application
programme is what makes it possible for the
embedded system to be used for a particular
purpose within a particular application. Because
it is able to run different programmes, a single
embedded system can serve a wide variety of
functions, provided that the appropriate
programme is loaded. If a microprocessor is
created in such a manner that application
software for a specific purpose may be added to
the basic software in a second process, after
which it is not feasible to make any more
modifications to the programme, then the
microprocessor is said to be constructed in such
a way that it is intended for a particular purpose.
Firmware is a term that is occasionally used to
refer to the application software that is included
on such CPUs.
The simplest devices each have a single
microprocessor, sometimes known as a "chip,"
which may or may not be bundled with other
chips as part of a hybrid system or Application
Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Its output is
sent to a switch or activator, which (for
example) may initiate or halt the operation of a
machine or, by opening a valve, may regulate
the flow of gasoline to an engine. Its input
comes from a detector or sensor, and its output
is sent to a switch or activator. Due to the fact
that the embedded system is a mix of software
and hardware
Software is concerned with the languages such
as ALP, C, and VB, among others, whereas
Hardware is concerned with
Processors, Peripherals, and Memory.
Memory:It may be used to store information or
addresses.
Peripherals:These are the gadgets from the
outside that are linked.
Processor:It is a piece of IC that is used in the
execution of a certain job.
II.LITERATURE SURVEY
These days, automation has taken over the
globe. It is a method that involves making use of
computers or mobile phones in order to monitor
and regulate the fundamental aspects of one's
day-to-day existence. The routine of using
automation for relatively straightforward tasks is
going to be beneficial to the quality of life that
we lead. We are able to create sensors that are
strong in automation by using the notion of IOT
to make them connect with each other. The fact
that this prototype is both cost-effective and
risk-free is the most significant thing about it.
People, when they try to make plantings and set
up their own garden, are careful in the
maintenance at only the beginning stages of their
efforts. The lack of care that has been performed
on the plants causes their destruction with the
passing of each day. People will be able to
automatically monitor the parameters with the
aid of this prototype, which will also guarantee
that the garden is maintained. It is an important
component that provides a beneficial
environment for plant growth. The Internet of
items (IoT) offers answers to a variety of issues
and makes it possible for items to be sensed or
controlled remotely through network
architecture.
Typically, it is composed of a microcontroller at
the heart of the system, to which other
components are attached. The NodeMCU serves
as a hub in the smart garden, and a variety of
sensors, including moisture and humidity
sensors, temperature sensors, and ultrasonic
sensors, are attached to it. The ultrasonic sensor
was attached to a water tank and provided
feedback on the amount of water currently
contained inside the tank. Other sensors are
attached to their respective placements, and
these sensors relay the data that they collect to
NodeMCU, which has a Wi-Fi technology as
part of its internal architecture. The real-time
readings of the sensor are updated once every
second in the database known as Firebase, which
is accessible over the internet. The programme
known as android studio is used in the
development of Android applications. The
communication between the application and
firebase will be established inside of the
programme itself. Therefore, the user is able to
monitor the parameters regardless of their
location. The amount of water that a garden
needs depends on the kind of soil. Therefore, the
values of the sensors are hardcoded into the
software in order to facilitate automation of the
process. When the user determines that the
garden needs watering, a toggle switch inside
the programme will take care of the operation
automatically. This contributes to the garden's
overall care and upkeep.
III.CONCLUSION
NODEMCU is used to create a smart irrigation
system for indoor and outdoor plants. We also
linked it with the relay power module in addition
to the infrared sensor, the moisture sensor, and
the light sensor. Every sensor is given an
appropriate threshold value, which is determined
by experimental testing. The relay is under the
direction of NODEMCU, which determines
whether it is on or off at any given moment. The
relay acts as a measuring device for the solenoid
valve. The method that has been proposed is
both realistic and affordable, and it has the
potential to be used in gardens and other forms
of agriculture on a smaller scale. Control of the
irrigation system may be achieved via the use of
an android interface app on a mobile device. The
user will get the information in the form of an
email as well as a text message. Because of the
use of this technology, the amount of human
involvement is decreased. It requires less energy
and less time to complete.
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