DIY Automated Watering System

In this project I will be showing you how to create an automated watering system. My system is made for my greenhouse, but you can use the general principle for pretty much everything and everywhere. The system uses LoRa for remote communication, so that I can water my plants even when I am on vacation. But there is also a push button to water the plants manually. The mains ingredients for my system are a big water barrel, a solenoid valve, a water level sensor and a long garden hose ;-) Let's get started!

Step 1: Watch the Video!

Make sure to watch the video since it will give you pretty much all the information you need to create your own automated watering system. During the next steps though, I will present you some additional information.

Step 2: Order Your Components!

Here you can find a parts list with example seller: (affiliate links)

1x Solenoid Valve: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AC4bnX

1x Tap: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9gn3BR

2x Adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ae2UJT

3x Garden Hose Adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A4P9O5https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AKfGxj

1x Sealing Tape: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9iJtKN

1x Water Level Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ACAOE1

1x Relay Board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AkiYvr

1x Water Barrel

1x LoRa Radio Node: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYpwqA6

1x LM7805 Voltage Regulator: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dS0705s

1x Solar Panel: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSNkyma

1x Solar Charge Controller: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZ5u0f4

1x 12V Battery: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dT3yvjs

1x Wood chest

1x BME280 Sensor: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSZ4I4W

Step 3: Build Your Watering System!

Here you can find lots of pictures of my finished build as well as the schematic. Feel free to use it to create your own system.

Step 4: Program the LoRa Board!

Here you can find the code for the LoRa board. Make sure to edit it and upload it to your board.

Step 5: Success!

You did it! You just created your own automated watering system!

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