Here's the updated version:
Download v1.11
I've been googling moisture sensors for the past week or so. The most ideal product I found was the Vegitronix Soil Moisture Sensor but they run roughly $30 a piece which isn't a very ideal price. I then stumbled upon a tutorial for home made moisture sensors that uses galvanized nails to take measurements by passing a alternating current between the probes while taking readings on the one that isn't currently emitting a current. The probes are set in gypsum plaster to avoid corrosion from salts and to make sure they don't touch. During the next week i will be working on making a set of my own, once they are complete i will run some tests to get a better understanding on how to make them work accurately in the next update.
I'll be keeping you guys posted, thanks for listening in.
This is a good idea.
ReplyDeletethis is great , I will be following this and trying to replicate it asap, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteyou still working on it, any updates? :>
ReplyDeleteHey dont know if your around still or if youll even get this. I am an enginnering student at Mount Hood Community College, your project has caught my eye. I have a Rapid prototyper and have the abilty to "print" a functional cas for your controller. I am also learning the arduino and would like to work with you on this, you could really be on to something and would like to help and learn along with you while adding my skill sets and experiance. thanks for your time, infor and your desire to make a great "controler".
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Hi, Nik G
ReplyDeleteA GREAT work that you've been developing.
Congratulations!
Ailton