Intelligent Automatic Watering System
Description
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Designed complex automatic home watering system that can be controlled remotely through a website
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Identified and interviewed potential users of system in order to meet their needs
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Created multiple water distribution systems to appeal to wider range of users and increase versatility of system
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Waterproofed and rigorously tested all aspects of system to ensure functionality and usability of final product
Technologies
- Arduino microcontroller
- Sensors (flow rate, moisture)
- Water distribution systems (solenoid valve, hoses, pipes, sprinklers)
- 3D printing and SolidWorks CAD modeling
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- SQL Database
Our System
Describes the general use and purpose of our system.
System Overview
Lists all major components and functions of the final watering system.
Close Up of System Diagram
General layout of system indicating relationship between major components and how they work together
System Components
Waterproof box containing circuitry and micro-controller
Hose splitter with solenoids that control water
Moisture sensor for feedback
Inside Waterproof Box
Close up of the circuitry and micro-controller in the black box
Watering Methods
These are the 3 watering distribution systems we marketed to users in order for our system to be adaptable, versatile, and appeal to the widest range of users possible.
Core Functions
Provides a brief description of each function and indicates the primary component for that function.
Physical to Functional Mapping
Demonstrates modularity of system and shows which function each component addresses.
Solenoid Valve Testing
System is shown attached to a spigot on a building for testing the solenoid valve and control system.