Water Wise

Problem Statement

With increasing urban lifestyles, consistent plant care becomes difficult. People often forget to water their indoor or balcony plants, or overwater them. Traditional systems don’t provide intelligent automation, leading to plant deterioration. There's a need for an affordable, smart, and remote-friendly irrigation solution to automate watering and ensure plant health.   

Contributors

Prashast Kumar Ahanah Hirani Anushkha Shah

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About Water Wise

Solution

  ESP8266 Microcontroller: Controls system and manages web connectivity Capacitive Moisture Sensor: Detects soil dryness accurately Mini Water Pump + Relay: Waters the plant through a reservoir connection Laser-Cut Wooden Enclosure: Compact and neat housing for electronics Wi-Fi-Based Control: Accessible from any location via hosted webpage Portable DIY Format: Ideal for homes and extendable to larger setups  

Additional Info

Idea: Water-Wise is a DIY smart irrigation system that automatically waters plants by monitoring soil moisture in real-time. It uses an ESP8266 microcontroller, a capacitive moisture sensor, and a relay-controlled mini water pump. The system offers both automatic watering when the soil is dry and remote manual control through a web interface. Objectives: 🌱 Real-time soil moisture sensing for optimal watering 🔁 Dual operational modes: Auto Mode: Waters plants when soil is dry Manual Mode: User can trigger watering remotely via Wi-Fi 💧 Water conservation using threshold-based activation 🛠️ Open-source and modular design for easy replication 🧪 Encourage DIY learning through electronics and IoT integration

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