Project Description: The Automated Plant Growth Chamber System is a smart, cost-effective solution designed to create an optimal environment for plant growth. Using sensors and actuators, the system monitors and controls various environmental factors such as light, temperature, humidity, and soil moisture to ensure plants grow in the most favorable conditions.
The system is built around an **Arduino Mega** which serves as the central controller, processing data from multiple sensors. Key components include:
- **Humidity Sensor** to measure the moisture level in the air.
- **MQ7 Gas Sensor** to detect environmental gases that could affect plant health.
- **Soil Moisture Sensor** to measure the moisture level in the soil and determine when watering is needed.
- **LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)** to monitor light levels and control the system’s LED lights, ensuring plants receive adequate light at night and in low-light conditions.
- **Relay** to control a water pump that provides irrigation when the soil is dry.
- **LCD with I2C** to display real-time data, including temperature, humidity, and soil moisture levels.
The system is fully automated: it turns the lights on and off based on the time of day, ensuring that plants get the light they need for photosynthesis. It also ensures the plants are watered automatically when the moisture level in the soil drops below a threshold. Additionally, users can monitor plant growth conditions through real-time data displays, making it an excellent tool for both small-scale growers and educational purposes.
This project is designed to be scalable, cost-effective, and user-friendly, with an educational interface that allows learners to understand plant biology and environmental factors influencing plant growth. It aims to promote sustainability by optimizing resource usage, ensuring plants receive the right amount of water and light.
Project Theme: Clean Energy and Sustainable Cities
