I have been going through your series. Thank you for your helpful contribution. I can offer you a couple of suggestions based on my tests, that might help: 1. Check out the sensor from DFROBOT - SEN0193. It is pretty robust. 2. Use a better resolution ADC to capture finer changes(12 bit ADC on pico gives you ~4k steps theoretically). 3. Install the sensors perpendicular to the plane of the ground surface to avoid ponding on the surface of the sensor. Cheers.
@ModestMakerКүн бұрын
Agreed- great recommendations. I have gotten many helpful tips- yours included- which I will visit in a future chapter. Right now, focused on temperature as an analog for soil moisture. More about that soon- learning how to sonify the data as a means to convey information 😊.
@scubaken89Күн бұрын
I just came across your videos, great job! I have been trying to do something very similar, but I get hung up on some code and "walk" away from it for quite a while. Thanks for sharing, this may help me get a bit further.
@ModestMakerКүн бұрын
Wonderful! Hope it helps.
@scubaken89Күн бұрын
@@ModestMaker Thanks, I am not very proficient in coding, maybe you have some suggestions for a couple of my problems? The forums did not seem very helpful. I am using 4 ESP32's - A BASE and 3 remote stations. My first issue is I have a water meter connected to a remote unit that I want to send a signal back to BASE when water flow starts and again when water flow stops, (to timestamp / data log them. The next issue is I want to have the shortest ESPNow sketch to send variable to remote units, at a specific time (RTC connected to BASE only), to start / stop pumps / valves. Any Ideas or suggestions?
@ModestMaker22 сағат бұрын
I cover a little bit of coding in an Arduino series I developed for a local maker space here in Tucson, Arizona. It's meant for people who have no background in electronics or programming so it might be helpful. It should apply equally to ESP32 which uses the same Arduino IDE and you can watch it here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLqJ5k4cakypwMUFxZ1ckiiUfp1Ngf6o29&si=eBSlLWoPfaMSTSew . You can also download a free book I put together for the State of Arizona which includes details regarding water detection and live queued links to other videos I've made. A video summarizing the same is available here with a link to the free PDF in the video description: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oKt_krKbyNi2loE.htmlsi=gWXF4KczaN_bqkHQ My series on datalogging is available in this link: kzfaq.info/sun/PLqJ5k4cakypw0eztQbuEvwswTYlY-sXvD&si=1snu5vwIxjRoup_l It's all free for anyone who is interested developed from the POV of a non-electrical engineer who had to learn this stuff the hard way (lots of trial and error). Hope this helps!😄
@secondengineer981411 күн бұрын
Cool project! Incredible documentation!
@ModestMaker11 күн бұрын
Thanks- happy to share! 😊
@donaldhoudek288912 күн бұрын
Very interesting! Now back to my moisture sensors. lol
@ModestMaker12 күн бұрын
Me too- needed a break😊.
@jwtfpv895713 күн бұрын
Another interesting video. Great stuff!
@ModestMaker13 күн бұрын
Thanks again! It was a great team to work with😊.
@batchrocketproject472017 күн бұрын
I've come to the start from chapter 10. Looking forward to filling in lots of gaps in my arduino knowledge. Your enthusiasm here reminds me why I first got hooked on microcontroller technology. After years of fumbling through with conventional circuitry, I was amazed at how simply many ideas can be put into action using an arduino and a few basic concepts. Thanks for putting this series together.
@ModestMaker17 күн бұрын
Me too. Years later, still finding useful applications. For creative people, it never stops giving 😊. Thanks for the support.
@toyjesus20 күн бұрын
Ebikes are cool, but climate change isn’t real.
@ModestMaker18 күн бұрын
E-bikes are cool 👍
@electronics.unmessed24 күн бұрын
Interesting, especially the application of AI.
@ModestMaker24 күн бұрын
That was my first interaction with ChatGPT- won’t be the last I’m sure.
@electronics.unmessed23 күн бұрын
@@ModestMaker looking forward!
@sebakiller973624 күн бұрын
Very cool Information and Project. But one Question i have, for the rain gage why you not use without diy for Datalogging?
@ModestMaker24 күн бұрын
Great question! So, I believe the easiest way to measure rainfall electronically is by counting tips on a tipping bucket rain gage. I have a couple videos that explain how to do this, but the challenge is in that accuracy is questionable during the intense summer monsoons we get here in Tucson, Arizona. Specifically, the tips just can't keep up with the rainfall intensity. This results in under-estimation of rainfall. Another approach is in measuring accumulated rainfall weight to back out rainfall depth That is totally independent of intensity, but it creates other challenges having to do with strain-gages being influence by temperature and having to compensate for the same. I haven't given up on that approach but it's a little tricky given I then have to figure out a way to empty your weighted sample when you are away. It's doable but will take some engineering. Overall, I found the best way to do this is to use a high quality rain gage like the one shown in my video. I purchased my Stratus rain gage from this vendor which helps challenged individuals with job placement: productivemn.org/product/best-rain-gauge/?Search&Google&Rain%20Gauge&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACVkaB7luX6qvtZiDT-yZxNLpVQv7&gclid=CjwKCAjwqre1BhAqEiwA7g9QhrDiYUV1qc6j6JBJJaLq_NV6-vq_afaFzwUVRjhFQDpbVsn_j_ZM2xoCAq0QAvD_BwE#work .I highly recommend this gage - it's well engineered and very easy to read-- definitely worth a few extra dollars compared to some knockoffs you might find on Amazon.
@donaldhoudek288924 күн бұрын
@@ModestMaker There is a method that I am using for measuring the amount of water in my rain barrels (for wife's garden) and it is very accurate. Waterproof UltraSonic distance sensors. Take a bucket or other container, mount an ultrasonic sensor on the lip of it and connect it to your microprocessor to save your data. Here is the one that I use and it is perfect for a project like this. Here is the part: "HiLetgo 2pcs JSN-SR04T Integrated Ultrasonic Module Distance Measuring Transducer Sensor Waterproof for Arduino" ,I have it hooked to a Pico w. I again use a sampling of the sensors output and I average that to compensate for the micro differences in the measurements . You could take something like a HomeDepot bucket (put a screen over the top) and mount the sensor under the screen and run the Power/Data wires back to your control box. Write a script to monitor and log the data. To take this project one step farther, purchase this electric solenoid Valve (N/C) and create an automatic drain for the bucket. You would 3D print an adapter to mount/glue to the bucket's bottom. Compensate for the m/Liters that would be required to refill the tiny valve cavity. Maybe reset the program when emptied to +xx m/Liters opposed to "0" to compensate for that small amount. You have to be accurate! Amazon "1/2" DC 12V Solenoid Valve N/C Normally Closed Water Inlet Flow Switch" I would use the 1/2' size and no smaller as some particles may somehow get into the bucket. At 00:00:01AM each morning have the script save the 24 hour data and empty the bucket. It can be a lot of work emptying that bucket every time it rains so you need to "Automate". Have a great day!
@sebakiller973624 күн бұрын
@@ModestMaker thanks for your answer it is very interest you Videos i learn many from you
@ModestMaker24 күн бұрын
This would be relatively easy to do at least up to the solenoid control. For measuring rain, this is a great alternative- I see a new experiment in the pipeline😊. Thanks and stay tuned.
@donaldhoudek288924 күн бұрын
Great video! I saw that you installed the capacitive moisture sensor and that is the model that has some issues, 2 that I know of. The first issue is sensor reading fluctuations. I found a video that said to add a 1M ohm resistor between the Ground (GND) and the Analog output (AOUT). That worked on my for fluctuations. Second was that the sides are not sealed. I am using Electro-Seal on them and the circuit portion of the board.
@ModestMaker24 күн бұрын
Thanks for shedding additional light on those capacitive soil moisture sensors- great recommendation on sealing the sensor properly which is something I didn't do. In addition to the challenges you shared, I also observe that although they work great for capturing a soil-moisture pulse-- say after a rainfall event-- they don't do well in measuring the drying of soils over time (at least for my soil type). My own tests are summarized in this video with results captured in this queued summary: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9eZqrmJzc2ye6s.htmlsi=JcvDKBczEtA584uO&t=665 . Of note, I've observed this insensitivity demonstrated by various models (including Adafruit's STEMMA soil sensor - PID 4026) as well as when installed in formal field conditions. I've also had similar results in commercial potting soils. I'd really like to make these cool little sensors work but haven't figured out how to mitigate that relative insensitivity to soil drying (?).
@donaldhoudek288924 күн бұрын
@@ModestMaker A couple things which I did not mention in my previous post. The unsealed sides of the moisture sensor can act like a wick and draw that moisture inward and unfortunately it may affect the sensor's moisture readings while drying out and cause the readings to be delayed as the core of the sensor may still contain moisture, until it reaches the moisture level of its surrounding soil. Is it possible that the zip lock bag you used (actually any bag) may have altered that actual readings as that bag will also contain moisture, and take time to adjust to its surroundings? Just thinking....
@ModestMaker24 күн бұрын
@donaldhoudek2889 that’s a valid point regarding moisture wicking. I will have to revisit. The bag you saw in the video was to protect the microcontroller which I would periodically attach to the sensor for readings so not really a factor. I will have to try these experiments again - will seal and try with the Adafruit sensor which is higher quality. What did you use to seal? Conformal counting?
@imgusjj28 күн бұрын
I’m at approximately 1200 miles. I have to ride on dirt/grass for about 1/2 mile on my 8 mile commute. I had same warranty issue that company quickly honored. I recently bought a second for my son. No product is perfect, but so far it has been a very good experience.
@ModestMaker27 күн бұрын
Me too. Only challenge is changing a flat on the rear wheel, but I suspect that’s typical for most electric bikes.
@KammutierSpuleАй бұрын
Thanks for the detailed investigation! I noticed you placed the sensor in the middle of the tube, while the holes are in the side, so they get dry faster than the central core. Actually, when you took out the probe, it was still wet.. which could interfere with the reading value. May improve the experiment with other configuration? eg: no lateral holes but allow evaporation from the top only? Since the tube is small, it may be evaporating faster on the sides and it receive more sun
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
Thank You. Yes- I understand the potential for error but based on other experiments, the challenges are similar in field conditions independent of being in a column. I am not clear as to the reason- it perhaps may have something to do with soil compacting after wetting. I just find they are not reliable at least for my tested soil type. See 10:40 for field installation.
@realheadhunters-gtavАй бұрын
I like this guy. Slamming rocks like a hammer.
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
Van rocks- one of my favorites- does things right. I just started a KZfaq channel for his company here if you want to see more Van goodness. youtube.com/@streamdynamics?si=4boLtymvoKw2MFR9
@realheadhunters-gtavАй бұрын
@@ModestMakerthanks subscribed!
@ashokdas2070Ай бұрын
Absolutely love this.
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
😊
@lpcanto9280Ай бұрын
Una pregunta la distancia entre ejes?
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
De centro a centro, 29 pulgadas.
@addamsapple4925Ай бұрын
how did you get the values and how you measure soil weight and dry soil volume? please
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
I weighed everything with a scale. There’s a link to a spreadsheet with calculations in the description of the video.
@jamesmccorkle8448Ай бұрын
ok so you explained Niagara falls, riprap will not really repair the gully.
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
Actually, the method described in this video is being used in southern Arizona with great success. Over time, the banks will lay back and things will come to a new equilibrium. I highly recommend his book if you’d like further details since only so much can be communicated in 14 minutes😉.
@fouzaialaa7962Ай бұрын
im creating my own Weather Station, i know this video is 4 years old ,but i would probably use interrupts and put the MCU to sleep to conserve battery ,each time an interrupt is triggerd ,the MCU would wake up and do stuff and then go back to sleep im considering dropping the interrupts all together and waking up the MCU every 10 min or so to take all the mesurments and send to the server ,to further conserve battery ,do i really need to know what the wind speed is at this exact second ? no ....Weather data every 10 min is more then enough
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
Of course- especially in regards to wind speed and wind direction. There are algorithms to average that data properly as noted in the video.
@ModestMakerАй бұрын
Great Day Van! I have more recordings from other projects. I just need to find the time to compile all these.
@ezinatxАй бұрын
I learned a bunch about how to position rocks in a dry creek bed to prevent future erosion. At the next workshop, please ask the attendees who have already mastered these techniques to move upstream twenty yards to do their personal networking while the strategies are being recorded (networking is needed but not in the same place and time).
@ModestMaker10 күн бұрын
Overall, it was a great day 👍
@jwtfpv8957Ай бұрын
He should tour Australia.
@ModestMaker10 күн бұрын
Agreed 👍
@dineenhilliard83782 ай бұрын
What a wonderful soul you are. Most of us would have tried to make friends with them. And your calm voice narrating makes it that much better to enjoy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with nature.❤ Much respect
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
I am so happy to know people appreciate these beautiful animals in their natural state, or as close to it as possible in an urban environment. It’s a privilege to have my yard visited by Avery’s family and to be able to share these experiences with others. Thank You!
@venusnewson77092 ай бұрын
Thank you!❤
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@suzannebinsley59402 ай бұрын
Jax and my Orange boy are tough with glass to protect them😂
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Right? And Jax doesn’t hiss when momma bobcat comes around 🙄.
@user-sd7ms1vq1g2 ай бұрын
Sight glass and rivets are available through mamod. I had to do it myself. I lucked out and mine had screws. As for the scale build up use vinegar. It's nontoxic and good on fries.
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
I will have to try vinegar on fries- learn something new everyday.
@ditto19582 ай бұрын
Looks like a really nice bike
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Reasonable for $900. It still serves me well ❤️.
@elvajaramillo51102 ай бұрын
Why don't you let him in so you can make friends with him ❤️👍🏻
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Tempted, but the better half of my brain kicks in every time this happens 😂.
@bobbiebonanno36322 ай бұрын
Simply because you don’t know how the house cat will actually react to this bobcat kitten and obviously, this bobcat kitten is a wild animal that does have a mother close by… wild animals need to stay wild… the less human interference, the better for the wildlife.
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Yes- we try to minimize use of the yard so Avery can raise her kittens in peace. I only share these videos once she has moved out to ensure she isn't disturbed. It’s her yard- we are the visitors👍. This was my meaning in regards to “the better half of my brain”😊.
@elvajaramillo51102 ай бұрын
@@bobbiebonanno3632 Not true my uncle had 2 orphaned bobcats and they got along very well with his cat and dog ❤️
@pattihiggins49932 ай бұрын
The bobcat kitten is way to young to be away from its mother. It may be illegal in that state to have a bobcat. If you take the kitten in, it's mother might come looking for it. It could be dangerous to try to reunite them. The kitten could be carrying a disease or parasites that could endanger your cat.
@donaldhoudek28892 ай бұрын
Ahhhh, a new neighbor. Thanks for the update!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Avery, her daughter and all the kittens have sadly moved out after a brief return. Maybe they’ll be back.
@LoFiOutdoors2 ай бұрын
Such great footage and narration!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@micheledonahoe80922 ай бұрын
What a Beautiful family. I so love them. Thank you.
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Me too! They do come back to visit occasionally 😊.
@micheledonahoe80922 ай бұрын
They all are so precious. Thank you for your 3 part Doc series. I have enjoyed it immensely. What beautiful creatures. You are very lucky to have been blessed with your rare little babies. Mamma may return next year with new little ones. I so envy you. Enjoy.
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Awesome- glad you enjoyed it. If it just makes a few people happy, it was worth it😊.
@mariecarnes2 ай бұрын
I appreciate your philosophy of we are the ones in their backyard. That is very true and I like the way you clearly respected the cats. I loved the video. You did really, really good. 🐈
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Thanks. I am happy all that came through!
@donaldhoudek28892 ай бұрын
I was watching this video in my home office that my wife and I share. I built her a work bench in back of me where she does all her needle felting of birds and other animals and is great at it. She heard the video playing on the big screen above my desk and within a minute of two she spun around on her chair and joined me watching. We both thought it was a GREAT video. Thanks for sharing!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Vignettes like these makes the effort totally worthwhile. Thank You!
@arixtra30482 ай бұрын
I have come to appreciate how important and majestic bobcats are despite my initial fear. Great video!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
It's wonderful to know Avery and her kittens are appreciated and loved by others! What a great community we live in!
@RogerStouffer-wx3fk2 ай бұрын
I adore bobcats. Smart and agile survivors.
@thermalchill2 ай бұрын
This is the best video detox from all the negative and violent drama crap on KZfaq.
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Best comment ever! Thanks to Avery for giving us something so wonderful to be distracted by in this troubled world.
@arixtra30482 ай бұрын
Awesome video!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Thanks- hope to have the last chapter out soon after a few more edits 😊
@galesherman2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Hans for another enjoyable wildlife adventure! Avery's kitten(s) are several weeks older than Daphne's in my neighborhood. She has them on the 3rd roof - 7 houses down from us. She or the kitten(s) are playing with a golf ball that's up there. The homeowners think it's the perfect toy for the Starr Pass area! Hope to see these kids soon too!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Thanks for supporting BIT and sharing your own stories at the meeting. Glad to know we have a healthy population!
@donaldhoudek28892 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the video, thanks
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Saving the best for last 😉. Thank you for watching!
@donaldhoudek28892 ай бұрын
GREAT video! No Bobcat here in Central Florida, but I do have my resident rabbit, Mr and Mrs Possum, Mr and Mrs morning Dove and of course one 4 foot long grass snake along with probably 50 tiny lizards. Boring compared to your zoo. Oh wait one owl that hoots at 4:30 AM each morning. As with you the heat is on, summer has arrived!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much- I enjoy any wildlife no matter how small. I just visited the native bee condo in the back yard- still going strong. Do you have native bees in Florida? Stick around for an upcoming video of an owl dive bombing Avery in the dark - amazing stuff. It looked like a vampire bat dropping in on a victim; coming soon.
@donaldhoudek28892 ай бұрын
@@ModestMaker The wife has a butterfly garden in the backyard and today I used some of my 150 feet of spare window screen (still have to replace the window screens) to make an overhead shade for her plants. The sun is brutal! As for bees, there are some honey bees, but mostly Wasps and mud daubers.
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
@@donaldhoudek2889 Well thank you for supporting Florida with shade and an insect friendly garden-- every little bit counts . My own passionflower vines and milkweeds get eaten down to the nub every year but the prolific presence of monarchs and other insects is well worth it. The plants come back every year so no big deal!😁
@secondengineer98142 ай бұрын
Cool project! A while ago I gave up on a distributed irrigation project I was working on after I got around 70% of the way into it. It would be interesting to know what kinds of software and protocols you are using! I tried using MQTT and it seemed very useful as it could merge into Home Assistant pretty well.
@J0stik2 ай бұрын
great project, last summer i have build, something similar, arduino + soil moisture sensor (4x) + relay board + pumps (4x) rabbit hole was soil moisture sensors and deeper rabbit hole was soil moisture determination . Ended up with DFRobot Gravity: Analog Waterproof Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor, and ""calibration"" have been done "on site" plants freshly watered = 100 percent, plants withered = 0 percent. watering will start at desired percentage, and end at desired percentage, that can be changed anytime, data loging at Arduino cloud.
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
Cool! I haven’t had much luck with the capacitive soil moisture sensors in my own yard- please keep me posted on how it works out.
@eleknagy10873 ай бұрын
How neat! I am working on a somewhat similar system with EC-5 sensors for greenhouse drought studies. Admittedly you all have much better sensors that collect more data, I am slightly jealous. The sensors from this company sure are expensive, huh?!? A word of caution with the manufacturer's recommended "calibration" method (specifically Method A): They make it seem so trivial to: add ~10% of the soil volume of liquid to an air-dried soil, mix until homogenous (while retaining the same bulk density), take a datapoint, repeat until saturated. However, if you have any appreciable amount of silt and/or clay in your soil(s) it will be an absolute nightmare to homogeneously mix the liquid around the soil particles. Even "cutting" our silty clay loam soil 50/50 with sand didn't help much, it was still very much a pain and yielded inconsistent results. I would share my recommended approach here on a public platform, but A) I don't want to get "scooped" and B) I'm still fine tuning it. I suppose this is all the more reason for me to hurry that process up. Perhaps we could discuss via DM if interested. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to more updates!
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
Agreed on cost- fortunately that’s not my domain since I am just helping out 😊. Also, thanks for the heads up on the calibration challenges. I have an email I no longer use, but will keep an eye out for a message should you wish to share more details: [email protected] . Thanks!
@firebear143 ай бұрын
Do you know if mosfets were also considered for this project instead of relays?
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
No- relays were what we had on hand from the original project. Not being an EE, can mosfets handle the power required to engage and hold irrigation solenoids open? I understand mechanical switches are not ideal, but they do seem to work fairly well.
@firebear143 ай бұрын
@ModestMaker I'm also not an EE. But I wanted to heat plants with a microcontroller, controlling the power with a mosfet. Although using a mosfet is a lot more complicated variables than when using a relay. Most mosfets should be able to power the 12v solenoids although a bit more components are needed since the circuts are not physically separated anymore. A moset can switch faster and is more durable than a relay, but not sure if this has a benefit since the solenoid and relay use both electromagnets they probably have a similar lifespan
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
It’s an interesting approach but not one we are likely to take on at this time given fast-approaching deadlines. I honestly don’t know.
@firebear143 ай бұрын
@ModestMaker deadlines are always a struggle with these kind of projects 😅 good luck with finishing the project, it sounds super promising!
@ModestMaker2 ай бұрын
I know- there’s half a dozen things we can do to improve, but just need to get something going now. It’s okay- continuous improvement.
@cpfglobalagronomics61623 ай бұрын
Outstanding video. Thanks for sharing your explorations in calibrating DIY capacitive soil moisture sensors. We are long time users of Teros 12 sensors and consider them the gold standard for capacitive (indirect) volumetric soil water content measurement.
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
Thanks and yes- the Teros sensor is what my colleagues at the University of Arizona are using. I wish I could get my hands on one to explore- a bit too pricey though for a backyard citizen scientists. I still think there’s a lot we might determine from temperature as an affordable analog : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/at-Wm62DqprVdIk.htmlsi=IPuJ9EaXba2qnj67
@cpfglobalagronomics61623 ай бұрын
@@ModestMaker Dielectric permittivity is a decreasing function of temperature. Generally for subsurface probes we don't take this into account as diurnal soil temperature does not fluctuate to the same degree as air temperature. To estimate available water capacity including the permanent wilting point, the soil water characteristics calculator may be helpful to you www.ars.usda.gov/research/software/download/?softwareid=492&modecode=80-42-05-10 Estimates of percent sand, silt, clay, bulk density, organic matter, and salinity for your soil are input values. Bulk density is easy to measure, percent sand, silt, clay can be obtained from USDA-NRCS Web Soil Survey for your soil type (preferred) or estimated via column sedimentation. Since you're located in an arid region salinity (saturated extract) may be important. Check with Web Soil Survey or measure this with an inexpensive meter. And good luck with your adventures in capacitive soil moisture sensors.
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
Thanks! An ARS calculator for wilting point- I love it. Agreed- not too much temperature variance at depth, but definitely a diurnal signature a few inches down. io.adafruit.com/biod101/dashboards/soil-experiment-ambient-shade. Maybe the first few inches can tell me something, although I agree rooting depth is the key. It’s fun to measure all this stuff anyway. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8x7otudpr7FcYk.htmlsi=pQZ5eV6Q4TPdMJfG
@wayneyeo1863 ай бұрын
Excellent video, thank you for the time to produce the experiment, document it, and put up a video of your results. I am trying to come up with a sensor system to help indoor watering, specifically in the winter. I have done a ton of reading, youtubing etc, and so far, not found something that produces consistent results over longer periods of time. Resistive sensors deteriorate too quickly, capacitive sensors have promise, but the trick is to find a high quality one. There may be other solutions, but so far, I have not found any.
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
For what it's worth, I've been working with the University of Arizona on an irrigation control system that uses Teros 12 sensors (metergroup.com/products/teros-12/). Working with a student, we managed to get these to interface with an ESP-32-S3 for controlling a suite of irrigation control valves (solenoids) at a research site. The Teros 12 sensor supports the SD1-12 communication protocol for which there is an Arduino Library. Since the code and project are not my own, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to share that on my channel but I will confirm it's doable. I have reached out to Meter Group asking if they would donate a sensor so I can produce a formal tutorial on how to do this for the benefit of others, but they declined. The issue is the sensor is costs about $258 which is something I can't afford, but it is an alternative you might explore.
@wayneyeo1863 ай бұрын
@@ModestMaker the Teros 12 sensor is highly unlikely to pass the better half approval test. But I will check into it. I was planning on building at least 4 sensors, but more likely 8, as we have winter storage in 4 different location. We have a large collection over wintering. I am fine with a sampling technique in each area. Thinking a large pot and medium pot sample would get me close enough for my objectives. I want each one to be wireless, so I can remote monitor them. As a retired professional coder, software will not be an issue. I am new to esp32s. I have done a little bit of micro PLC work, so building the hardware should not be an issue. I love the work you have done. Very nicely executed !
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
Thanks. My experience has been that the capacitive sensors do not hold up to the elements very well over time. Here is the full playlist : kzfaq.info/sun/PLqJ5k4cakypy1E4J_tvEiD0kpFK1tGY3D&si=r4vya3sAPACIluSV
@mr.blacktown1973 ай бұрын
is it possible that your sensor in this setup have a faulty reading because of the bad sensor? I have come across this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f62AZpuT35OvZGw.htmlsi=Af19SZJ_XlXwAuC0 , Did your sensor use ne555, doesn't have voltage regulator or missing output resistor?
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
I checked all that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oshke8eU1b-7c4U.htmlsi=_xzaAGwenIYx4eBV . All sensors went through thorough quality control before selection.
@surajdudhe71833 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
You're most welcome.
@weakbruteforce3 ай бұрын
Best Roadster review on YT that i could find! Thank you for posting....
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback☺️
@nicolaumonteiro45823 ай бұрын
THAT WAS OUTSTANDING... IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE BEST KZfaq TUTORIAL I HAVE EVER SEEN. WISH YOU COULD CONTINUE THIS SERIES ABOUT ELETRONICS/ARDUINO.
@ModestMaker3 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! I do have other Arduino-related videos on my channel. Appreciate that!