BionicKroniK
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Now you guyz done did it...His BRAIN is smokin' now!So, you can add auto-watering right in there with auto logging. We need a great mist head that sits on top. Any 3D printers in here?
(I want one of the first production models. LOL)
i have been looking for single manifold where i could control different ports but have had no luck... the best idea i have come up with is using flow regulators. What are you trying to do? are you using the same source but want different output volumes/times?We need a controllable manifold for multiple pots.
Prob the simplest would be cheap solenoids controlled off the signal of the sensor? Lemme see what I can dig up.i have been looking for single manifold where i could control different ports but have had no luck... the best idea i have come up with is using flow regulators. What are you trying to do? are you using the same source but want different output volumes/times?
Yes. Because plants take up water at different rates and evap as well. Each plant gets watered when it asks for it.i have been looking for single manifold where i could control different ports but have had no luck... the best idea i have come up with is using flow regulators. What are you trying to do? are you using the same source but want different output volumes/times?
as for for controling water flow thats easy, there are a ton of single solenoid setups, floraflex is a great example of that... this is one that i have considered usingProb the simplest would be cheap solenoids controlled off the signal of the sensor? Lemme see what I can dig up.
Running AC or DC?
Oh yeah... cookin with gas....as for for controling water flow thats easy, there are a ton of single solenoid setups, floraflex is a great example of that... this is one that i have considered using
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its all DC but i could easily control AC as well, which is how my lights are controlled
i have thought about having solenoids at the individual plant level but i think that would over complicate things... my thought is plant groups by strain and age... as they are likely to use the same or similar volume of waterYes. Because plants take up water at different rates and evap as well. Each plant gets watered when it asks for it.
That means the above manifold is obsolete. @Aqua Man has the idea. One main water line with individual gates for each plant. Open the gate, water is on.
That would dictate a tall/long cylinder with individually controlled feed lines coming off the sides.
Ok. 2 versions then. One for the home grower that can have more variation and one for commercial that works based on the collective probe response.i have thought about having solenoids at the individual plant level but i think that would over complicate things... my thought is plant groups by strain and age... as they are likely to use the same or similar volume of water
my thought was for example on a 4x8 table you could have probes in an average-like plant to determine the average dryback rates and determine watering based on thatSo, all that's really needed here is a design for the probe grid. It's to be buried obviously. It could have 5 sensors, center and the 4 cardinal points.
thats pretty much what im after, something the average home user can use and be scalable for commercial applicationsOk. 2 versions then. One for the home grower that can have more variation and one for commercial that works based on the collective probe response.
you can adda flow sensor to be sure water is flowingI think you still want a sensor per plant even if it's not a grid. You need to know if the plant is being watered with the others.
If the water comes on but the sensor doesn't trigger, the grower needs to know.
I mean lets say that this sensor goes bad. It won't get watered. That should trigger an alarm.you can adda flow sensor to be sure water is flowing
SmartThings? Not familliar with those... Do you have a link?just trying this, but so far so good...
i took a smart sensor and stuck it to the side of the bag pot. i think once i figure what reading it should be set at, i can turn on the hose that comes from my dehumidifier (just because that was a close water source and i have it on a smart valve). i will note what it reads when it needs water and set it at that. for this i dont even need ifttt. just set a limit and it activates/deactivates the valve. im just using smartthings.
i can definitely make the water come on and off with the sensor. so if i can find the right numbers i can make it work.
id have to get a more permanent water source to make it actually be beneficial for the whole grow area.
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