#_IDEA-1_:)

Hydroponics, the cultivation of plants in nutrient-enriched water, with or without the mechanical support of an inert medium such as sand, gravel, or perlite.

The hydroponics definition states that it is the cultivation of plants in water. It is a subcategory of hydroculture and is a useful technique of growing plants without soil.

Through this technique, roots absorb the nutrients present in water and fulfil their growth requirement. Furthermore, through this method, one can grow plants in liquid, sand or gravel by simply adding some nutrients to it.

In recent years, hydroponics has found application in the field of commercial production and horticulture. Similarly, residents of cities with limited space are using this method to grow fresh plants in their home and surroundings.

I am going to use input device as a moisture sensor, PH sensor, output device as a motor.

3D Modeling

For the final project, I used SolidWorks software for the modeling.

I utilized various sketch commands and features such as extrude, revolve, and pattern commands to create a simple model for my project. This is just an overview of the project; I will be updating the model in the upcoming days to meet my specific needs.

#_Design Update 1

#_Design Update 2

#_Components

1. LEDs --> Blue Colour - High levels of blue light will therefore promote increased metabolism, and by extension accelerate plant growth and development.
2. Water Level Sensor --> For Water Level Detection.
3. Buzzer --> For the indication of the Water Level.
4. Motor --> To rotate the plants in the Pot.

#_IDEA-2_:)

I got this idea of creating a kit for schools in rural areas. We conduct sessions on electronics for 9-year-old students, where my instructor and I provide easy-to-understand knowledge about electronics. During these sessions, we use a kit provided by the government or an organization to the school. Then, I thought, why can't we produce our own electronics kit at a cheaper cost and make it more engaging?

#_Sketch_:)

This is the kit we currently use for teaching students at the school. Then, I began to contemplate changing and improving its design and electronics to make it easier and more interesting for the students.

This is the first version of my project, where I utilized laser cutting to create the cardboard frame. Then, I incorporated connectors, motors, LEDs, RGB, PNP and NPN transistors, potentiometer, switch, battery, LDRs, and touch sensor.

Additionally, I am planning to include logic gates in the kit, as shown in the image below.

Downloads

Final Project Model V1