Build an Automated Hydroponic System

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Learn how to build an automated NFT hydroponic system with a Raspberry Pi and my open source software Mycodo. I walk through the process from system construction and software configuration, to growing plants.
Watch until the end for some amazing time-lapses of my plants maturing! Please like and subscribe if you found this interesting and would like to see more.
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@Kyle.Gabriel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the comments and support. Here's a bonus unlisted video just for you all: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLyJm5eZ0pPbemg.html

@AntonbisAndreou 4 жыл бұрын

Can you share them with me ?are they for sale?

@Kyle.Gabriel 4 жыл бұрын

They're currently only being grown for research purposes.

@aledirksen01 3 жыл бұрын

dude, I have questions. I have rasberry pi and made a large hydroponic and greenhouse, 8x8 meters. Where did you get all the sensors? Is this all open source that I can use these? I am just starting up and had a lot of failures on the way including getting very sick. I am hoping to get things working.

@Kyle.Gabriel 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the video description for a detailed article that should answer all your questions.

@jonnyappleseed9992 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kyle have you had issues with your pi and timing? I have heard people saying that arduino keeps timing better than the pi because of the I/o and was wondering your take?

@mattchisholm4894 3 жыл бұрын

dude, the effort that went into this video is absolutely nuts. I'm blown away. sending this to all the other EEs in my program lol

@jameskelmenson1927 3 жыл бұрын

Was this project inspired by hydrobot? The water flow design is exactly the same. And the sensory array is the same.

@Kyle.Gabriel 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameskelmenson1927 I never heard of hydrobot.

@justinomar9210 2 жыл бұрын

@@jameskelmenson1927 no they were probably inspired by him he's been doing since way before them

@manojjain3431 2 жыл бұрын

he has extraordinary complete 360 perspective implementation power way beyond hydrobot

@kenlee224 3 жыл бұрын

You have multiple skills and talents ranging from mechanical engineering to electrical engineering, to 3d printing, smart agriculture, programming, testing and calibration. I can hardly believe that you can do this all alone. Amazing.

@TheJacklwilliams 3 жыл бұрын

It is humbling to be sure but don't forget, all of these skills in detail are available for study on the web. If you are strong enough in any area you can pick up the other skills just by doing. People like Kyle make this possible by sharing the kind of detail he does. That's what blows me away. Anyway, Thanks Kyle! Amazing!

@_Not_Retarded 3 жыл бұрын

Learning all these skills in regular public school would take like 20 years.

@pickle_rickk9996 3 жыл бұрын

not to mention the perfect choice of beat while 3D printing

@covingtonkua9404 2 жыл бұрын

Not to forget editing skills

@mobiustrip2787 2 жыл бұрын

@@_Not_Retarded you don't need school to learn any of this. You do however need to be self driven and stop consuming entertainment with all of your free time. Reading books, watching videos like these and building things yourself goes a long way. Its a liberating experience. You're holding yourself back

@Muuce 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody else talking about the seamless video transition to fully grown plants at 14:10 That was amazing!!

@harryperfors2224 3 жыл бұрын

agreed, VERY well done

@bigrob029 12 күн бұрын

So nice had to watch it twice. The whole build process and programming was cool, but that transition was the icing on the cake. Silky smooth!!

@beckettman42 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this video 10 years ago when I was growing not lettuce in my closet.

@Christoph.403 3 жыл бұрын

This literally dropped my jaw wide open. Astonishing. Really. Makes me feel completely useless lol.

@shawn6224 3 жыл бұрын

you're not alone, I’m with you

@littlenugs9942 3 жыл бұрын

@@shawn6224 no definitely not

@littlenugs9942 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what he does for a living.lol

@j0texo0j 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha I am with you :D

@NotSoCrazyNinja 3 жыл бұрын

A lot has changed since I was a kid. When I was a kid, all of this was at most, just imagination. Heck, smartphones weren't even a thing when I was a kid. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like for people who are 80-90 years old. The world of their childhood is long dead and gone. Unlike a lot of the older generation, I'm totally for automation and technology. It can really be a huge benefit to humanity, however, I also believe that the old ways of farming should remain, even if just to preserve crop variety.

@phil860 3 жыл бұрын

I was a bit thrown off when I realized this is not a huge DIY channel but actually your first project video of this kind on this channel. Really well done!

@Kyle.Gabriel 3 жыл бұрын

Quite a compliment! Thank you.

@rogeriopedroso 26 күн бұрын

Hi Kyle! This is Rogério S. Pedroso, from the city of Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Stopping by to thank you for sharing this beautiful automated hydroponics project. Congratulations for the initiative. I wish you much success in your life.

@kevinesh 2 жыл бұрын

From 4:15 to 5:12 was totally nuts!!

@vascodawilson 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be THE best project of this kind. Seriously impressed with the website and the entire tutorial, music was also excellent. Thanks man

@nomo1957 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle, why did you have stopped? You are such an inspiration! THIS IS YOUR TIME, the people will understand more and more how easy and important it is to grow their own food at home. PLS PLS PLS, come back, do some more videos and show the world how it is working

@daminduliyanage 3 жыл бұрын

This is just mind-blowing. And the 4-year long open-source coding project. This guy deserves respect. 👏

@nathanielheuman173 Жыл бұрын

Bro thought he could drop the coolest transition ever and we wouldn't notice.

@13orrax 4 жыл бұрын

should be titled "how to make a salad from scratch"

@bixlord 3 жыл бұрын

"If you wish to make a salad from scratch, you must first invent the universe." Carl Sagan or something like that :P

@_Not_Retarded 3 жыл бұрын

How-to videos are cancer

@pickle_rickk9996 3 жыл бұрын

@@_Not_Retarded you can watch memes the whole day and the global warming problem just disappears

@barksdalepropertygroup2463 7 ай бұрын

I cut it off when he started with the electrical I ain’t building a bomb shelter for the plant 💀💀

@Veecoco 3 жыл бұрын

In my 10+ years watching KZfaq videos, this has to be the most interesting and insanely detailed video I've ever seen. Until 2:33 I thought this is fairly straightforward, but that was just the beginning :D Mind-blown

@harryperfors2224 3 жыл бұрын

started off simple, started making a mental shopping list, then stopped just as quickly lol

@jayofman 2 жыл бұрын

We need a kyle in every community around the world to teach and coach to build decentralised, resilient self sufficient communities🙏

@InfinitismYT 2 ай бұрын

This is awesome. The mix of automated engineering and gardening makes him an ideal candidate for space colonization farming studies. We need more people like him guy at NASA or USDA. Our future depends on it.

@pixelapse9613 2 ай бұрын

Earth is flat my guy

@dominiclorenzo3145 3 жыл бұрын

I literally started laughing out of sheer amazement when you started configuring the monitoring and automation systems. I said "no fucking way" on numerous occasions. So impressive man.

@thermochopps 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring! I've previously dabbled with using RPis to monitor and regulate conditions for indoor growing, but the sophistication of this system is incredible. Thanks for sharing this.

@bydecko1 Жыл бұрын

i just bought a water pump without the plug conector, i had to put it myself and it made a short circuit:) and i really wanna do what this man did, light years away:)

@andrewdavis9234 Жыл бұрын

after watching this i’ve had the most insane realization my dad, who passed a few years ago, was pretty open with me about him being a complete stoner a couple years before he passed. it was cool ya know whatever. but he grew his own stuff hydroponically( something he had done before i was born). and looking at what he did for work and how it’s 100% translated on how and where to get the material to build a hydroponic system. i’m considering upscaling this idea for a 6x8x7ft greenhouse in my garden. i live in a 8b/9a zone and this year will have 306 days in between frost(crazy on it’s own). i’ve always struggled growing greens in my yard because of my amount of sunlight and downright intense uv. i’ve done more to use high growing plants to help shade my bed but a greenhouse kept hydroponic would be amazing

@foyjamez 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's an impressive skill set: Electronic, 3D printing, fabrications and agricultural.

@ugetridofit 4 жыл бұрын

I just ran into your channel. I have watched a allot of maker videos in my time. I have to say this was by far the most well documented video I have ran into. Thank you for all the links to everything!! Awesome Job!

@jessica_fletcherova 2 ай бұрын

my goodness. you sir, you are a genius. thanks so much for sharing this. can't believe how much effort you've put into all that. this is exactly what I wanted to build, and you served it to me on a silver platter. incredible. thanks again, you beautiful madman

@nectormaris3863 2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to say that I purchased all the components to your system and hired an electrical engineer from India to walk me through the electrical part of the automation. Will reach out when the system is up and running.

@stevelong1648 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet job Kyle!! Not many projects demonstrate the final product. Kudos

@GardeningBaron 3 жыл бұрын

This is really amazing bro! This is pretty much a mini sized version of the hydroponic shipping containers I use to work in. The fact that you designed and programed the whole thing is crazy. Thank you so so much for sharing!

@ExploitTheVibe369 3 жыл бұрын

Buuuudddddyyy!!!! You win the Cannanerd Cup with this. I CANT BELIEVE YOU DID THIS!!! I'm not only proud of you, I'm also impressed. You outdid 99% of youtube hydroponic builders here.

@panicfarm9874 Жыл бұрын

I just grow my “Vegetables….” In pot outside and put worm wee and soil in the pot, gives me great “Flowers….” By the way your video was great, easy to follow, clear speaking and even the music was good. Well done 👍

@joshuadelaughter7968 3 жыл бұрын

This is legit one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

@tairi2009 3 жыл бұрын

Man this is literally exactly what I had dreamed of doing. I had maybe half of it figured out. But I didn't know how much I had missing until I watched your video. Thanks so much for.your work and making it publicly available

@brendonnel6631 3 жыл бұрын

I like coming home from a long days work, stack my bong, and just watch people build hydroponic stuff, its great. You certainly are a genius in my book.

@psmith5573 Жыл бұрын

This reminds me the quality of the effort "content creator" puts in his project back in 2000's when the internet firstly comeout. You are a cool guy!

@Kyle.Gabriel Жыл бұрын

Thank means a lot. Thank you!

@ursanotsomajor 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, the engineering and video production quality is awesome! Thanks for the great video

@danielquilesjr.3461 2 жыл бұрын

Bro. I was beyond amazed at the level of detail in your write up. I’m modeling my automated setup after yours with a different system. I can’t put into words how grateful I am for stumbling onto this video when I was researching hydroponics. We’ll done and thank you.

@macossa 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. You are a legend. The description you offer on your website is absolutely stunning. Thank you for that detailed manual. Very inspiring work.

@gorillafunk725 2 жыл бұрын

Macro auto system on a micro level. They be the most expensive lettuce I have ever seen. Nice work. If you want to be a master designer reduce the cost & complexity to 10% of this & create a system that those who don't have the resources or funds you have access to can build. "A master designer can do for 10 cents what costs all others 1$" My dad, 7 design awards, 33 design patents. Food for thought.

@Kyle.Gabriel 2 жыл бұрын

It did only cost me 10%. Also, if I reduce the complexity 90%, then it's just another generic video like hundreds of others on youtube. I'm showing how you can use a multitude of skills and automation applications for a prototype that can be easily scaled. >most expensive lettuce It does grow more than one harvest. But you're right, and that's why these varieties of lettuce are some of the most expensive you'll find in the grocery store.

@gorillafunk725 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kyle.Gabriel Fair point. I agree with your motive. If people stop watching tv & learn something. Its truly amazing what can be achieved. Point proven. The new generation of LED horticultural lighting makes it possible to create micro food production in virtually any environment with low power consumption, less material waste ( hid globes that can contain mercury & are done after 5000 hours average) & high quality results due to better PAR light spectrum. Not only that they last 10 times longer. It is a real game changer. Raspberry pi is one of the best computer system learning tools ever created. Creative & fun Lettuce are a great way to start. Fast results & are not light hungry. 100 watt quantum board with quality LED is plenty for 3 X 3 ft grow space. Double that wattage & you can grow anything you like. Cheers

@killmess7850 3 жыл бұрын

This video is AMAZING. The quality of the images, the whole process you strictly followed and the effort you put into this is incredible I've known plenty of lab technicians in my faculty that would go crazy with the quality of this project.

@RELANSER 3 жыл бұрын

This is great work! I am really impressed not only from the whole project as an idea and how you made it but also from all the skills that you have used. From using a hammer and a drill, understanding hydroponics and writing code for raspberry. Great job! Congratulations!

@nacs 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible video probably the highest quality one DIY video I've ever seen on KZfaq. The filming, assembly, hardware, software setup, the automation plan, the timelapses -- everything was amazing.

@joshrose4188 Жыл бұрын

Still return to this video occasionally just to listen to the drum and bass. I enjoy it!

@astroken573 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for, and never expected to find! Thanks so much for designing and building this with such attention to detail, and then sharing it all in such a concise and non-intimidating way. I've been researching all of the components, but expected to have to figure all of the connections and programming myself.... Yahoo!

@jonathanmiller7 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! The DIY "Pi-droponics" video with instructions I've been looking for! This is amazing!

@ricksters11 2 жыл бұрын

Well, at least we now know how to set up our automated Hydroponic system when colonizing a new planet. You know, that manifest destiny thing! That was so involved and complicated that I'd rather piss in the wind that try to recreate this system. But all joking aside, this is above and beyond a well thought out and well designed system. Insane build that I am certain only a few will be able to recreate. Nice job! Truly!

@bladegreen5691 2 жыл бұрын

Probably THE most well put together KZfaq video I've seen making a complicated subject as simple to understand in as concise a way as possible. Truly appreciate the effort you put into this video brother. 💯

@maaaark22 3 жыл бұрын

Kyle this is amazing!! you are such a blessing to this community with your talent. i'll try to mimick what you've made from scratch. still need to learn everything though! more power!

@rrusl8471 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best complete guide for fully automated hydroponic system. Thanks for sharing. I think he even made the music himself too.

@rsteinbruecker5267 2 жыл бұрын

There is not enough words to express what I just saw, wow, NASA looking for people like you

@cuttestpomeraniansimbafrie2600 3 жыл бұрын

I am currently building a 'commercial pilot hydroniponics based smart farm' and this video has been helping me alot. thank you so much.

@cinemamusical 3 жыл бұрын

VERY impressive skills. Your editing is also absolutely perfect. I'm impressed!

@evilhasheroes7775 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely legendary! Highly impressive stuff, and fantastic content creation sir! Keep up the amazing work, and I will be checking out your full build details shortly!

@mikebikekite1 Жыл бұрын

I find the amount of thought, technology, materials and electricity that went into growing 20 lettuces truly staggering. ;)

@kosielemmer 29 күн бұрын

Awesome and complete. When I do stuff like this it is only sort of working with wires all over the place and I stop using it after a month.

@Hoocho 2 жыл бұрын

*slow clap* Unbelievable. Just a beautiful video, perfectly executed, with surprises along the way that just kept giving. I can appreciate everything about it, the camera work, the editing and the incredible amount of knowledge you’re drawing from across multiple fields. Tip of the hat from kindred spirit.

@bmaffin13 Жыл бұрын

Do you plan on trying this and scaling this up to a larger scale? Love your content. I'm currently getting ready to try a few of your builds. Going to be a fun grow aeason

@williamhickey5376 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video in awe. Every step is innovative and so well thought out. I'm very impressed and inspired. Thanks for sharing this in such detail.

@maxpouser 8 ай бұрын

Mind-blown video, literally this is the direction I want my life. 3º Year in industrial electronics. Will make the best electronic outdoors forniture posible. Then I will call you. One of the best videos I'v seen in KZfaq Thanks!!

@scottdol2099 3 жыл бұрын

Sir Kyle! Without a doubt - THE BEST video and project documentation I have ever had the pleasure of reviewing - now to catch up on all the historical

@kishorekumar4460 3 жыл бұрын

This is just what I was looking for ... Thanx a ton for sharing this 🙂

@TheLYagAmi 3 жыл бұрын

This is the absolute pinnacle of IOT. Super cool project man. If this entire setup was a kickstarter project id back it in an instant. 👏👏👍

@TwitchingI 3 жыл бұрын

I know so little about hydroponics holy shit... i thought i know basics, now i know that there are so many things i didnt know i dont know..thank you... for opening my eyes

@Matabei89 2 жыл бұрын

This channel needs to blow up, amazing work and clear instructions. I hope to start soon.

@blarbdude 3 жыл бұрын

You literally designed and executed what I daydream about but could never do myself. Absolutely amazing stuff here!

@dylanarveson9594 2 жыл бұрын

Same... I've had this idea for over 10 years. I'm a bit disappointed that I never took the initiative to learn all of this, but it's not too late.

@itenee 11 ай бұрын

Same. But I actually find it inspirational. Like maybe I can do this.

@wezzy1983 3 жыл бұрын

Back in my day plants just grew in the ground, Bloody youngins and your tech *Shakes fist* 🤣 Joking this is amazing, got som time off over Christmas i may have a stroke atempting this

@goodgoat3096 2 жыл бұрын

This one of the most amazing videos that I have ever seen. Plus, full documentation? Wowser! This system should be commercialized and controlling greenhouses with hundreds of grow stations. Thanks for the effort, amazing!

@oliverlaabs98 3 жыл бұрын

wow how easy it is!? sure... I have everything at home bought in a supermarket. I'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH AN EASY SELF-BUILDING-VIDEO before.... LOL Thank you for that super quick and easy-to-build-up explanation.

@vermontapple 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable! I would think your phone would be ringing off the hook to build these for people.

@ydr624 3 жыл бұрын

The execution of this video is really well done sir, thank you! 🙏🏽

@MikePfunk 6 ай бұрын

When I saw this title I thought, ok dude, we can all buy and setup the hydro systems with automatic controllers. Then I clicked, and you literally meant build it from scratch, which is awesome! The title is why this probably doesn't have millions more views.

@extendedp1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, and for showing the results. Too many people throw up build videos, and never show it working, or not.

@9828036684 3 жыл бұрын

This is really great. The effort you put in this video its amazing would love to use this for my next project.

@hanif9919 5 ай бұрын

Man got at least three different bachelors degree. Amazing.

@shiretsu Жыл бұрын

this is exactly where I hope to be in a few months. already got some of it down, but wow to put it all together - that's an inspiration if I've ever seen one. thank you for making this

@TheHouseoftheShadow 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you're my hydro hero! This is awesome!

@banyantree1712 3 жыл бұрын

Just amazing, The amount of skill required for this is unreal. This system can run an entire farm !

@slickheisenberg8208 3 жыл бұрын

Big props for using old school jungle breaks. Plus, this is a really great build. Keep em coming.

@johngreig2824 Жыл бұрын

Humanity needs more people like you.

@andrewgreen2588 Жыл бұрын

Just found this. Wow, you're an incredible engineer/botanist/chemist! Thanks for sharing your brilliance. Inspiring stuff, time lapse is awesome

@Kyle.Gabriel Жыл бұрын

Thank you. The time-lapses are my favorite parts.

@johndouh3717 2 жыл бұрын

Upgrade suggestion: light intensity control + notify you when a solution (e.g. ph+) needs a refill

@Pulii 3 жыл бұрын

I just started using mycodo with a sustrate humidity sensor and its incredible how well it works, great job my man!!!

@IslandLimer Жыл бұрын

Have had some of this turning over in my mind, amazing to see someone do it. Can't wait to get started

@danielrhiner4839 4 жыл бұрын

This is extremely well done! 3:29 is arguably the best part.

@dagnabbitwabbit 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment hah

@Jermainebryan876 3 жыл бұрын

I love this, Especially the automation. I would love to learn how you do it

@RonStack 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you for all the time taken to document and explain your project. You are an inspiration for so many people, including myself!

@trees69 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the video! That you've explained everything step by step, makes it much easier for someone new like me to give these things a go. Hope to see new mushroom video from you soon, I found the one you've uploaded difficult to follow (my short comings not yours) Thank you! Namaste.

@Benjamington 4 жыл бұрын

Mushroom video would be awesome

@ChrisB... Жыл бұрын

Just finished my first wifi VPD humidity controller and ended up here after brainstorming potential upgrades last night. Wow! Great work man.

@TopNotch770 2 жыл бұрын

I watched the whole and could not look away for a second... this beyond impressive! Great work man!!!

@Grovento 4 жыл бұрын

Great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, particularly now when the world claims a review.

@Jmoe22 11 ай бұрын

This is probably one of the most impressive videos I’ve seen from editing to just the sheer breadth of knowledge you have to put this all together. Props to you sir.

@johnharrison2511 11 ай бұрын

Very Clever. Futuristic Standard. Education pays dividends.

@TUTMak3r 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most impressive combination of insanely niche knowledge and skill I have ever seen combined into a wonderful work of engineering and art. Wow.

@benchang1168 11 ай бұрын

Was expecting a Rubbermaid with holes and got McGyver. You sir, are a smart dude. Well done 🎉🎉🎉

@JoeMcBroom 3 жыл бұрын

OK MY GUY HOLY SMOKES. But seriously... this over-engineered lettuce tent is a masterpiece. As is the video. The continuous shot from planting to late stage growth was just.. oof.. brings a tear to my eye.

@razorbackblood06 2 жыл бұрын

"Over-engineered lettuce tent".. lol Basically my thoughts in 4 words.

@JasonAdair 4 жыл бұрын

It appears you've thought this through a bit. :) Very nice.

@majabe1337 8 ай бұрын

got raspberry pi 3 since few years, now I've found a proper purpose for it Thank you :D

@fpvleo2606 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is exactly my kind of gardening! I got into hydroponics due to my interest in tech (3D printing, automation, arduino etc.) and gardening. That's one awesome system!