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The Automatic Plant Watering System project aims to develop an automated irrigation solution for small-scale agricultural sectors and household plant care, optimizing water usage based on real-time soil moisture levels. The project addresses challenges such as overwatering and underwatering by integrating sensors with an Arduino microcontroller to control watering efficiently. Expected outcomes include reduced water wastage, improved plant health, and a working prototype demonstrating practical application in various environments.

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Proposal

The Automatic Plant Watering System project aims to develop an automated irrigation solution for small-scale agricultural sectors and household plant care, optimizing water usage based on real-time soil moisture levels. The project addresses challenges such as overwatering and underwatering by integrating sensors with an Arduino microcontroller to control watering efficiently. Expected outcomes include reduced water wastage, improved plant health, and a working prototype demonstrating practical application in various environments.

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Automatic Plant Watering

System
Project Proposal

Group members
1. Hizkias Kassahun (NSR/1290/13)
2. Yitbarek Belete (NSR/2528/13)
3. Biruk Yenesaw ( NSR/617/13)
Project Overview
• Automatic plant watering systems generally aim to optimize irrigation
by automating the watering process based on real-time soil moisture
levels.
• This project, however, focuses on implementing this concept
specifically for small-scale agricultural sectors, including greenhouse
farming, horticulture, hydroponics, floriculture, and household plant
care. By leveraging soil moisture detection, this system ensures
efficient water usage while reducing waste, offering a practical
solution tailored to these sectors.
Problem Statement
• Agricultural Sectors (Greenhouse Farming, Horticulture,
Hydroponics, Floriculture):

• In these sectors, efficient irrigation is a major challenge. Without


precise control, there can be overwatering or underwatering,
leading to plant stress, water wastage, and increased operational
costs. Automated systems often suffer from sensor failures, pump
issues, or inadequate moisture detection, causing plant health to
suffer.
Household Plant Care:

For indoor plant owners, maintaining consistent watering can be


difficult, especially when away from home. The result can be
overwatering or underwatering, which affects plant health.
Objectives
General Objective:

To develop an automated watering system that efficiently controls


irrigation, ensuring optimal plant hydration while reducing water wastage
in both agricultural sectors and household plant care.
Specific Objectives:

1. Prototype Demonstration:
Create a working prototype to demonstrate the real-time control system for both
agricultural sectors and household plants, showcasing practical application
2. Water Efficiency: Reduce water wastage by activating the system only when the
soil moisture level is below the required threshold.
3. System Automation:
Develop an automated watering system that activates/deactivates the pump based
on real-time soil moisture levels, ensuring efficient irrigation.
4. Sensors & Feedback Integration:
Integrate soil moisture sensors with the Arduino microcontroller to dynamically
control watering, reducing water waste and ensuring optimal plant hydration.
Scope of the Project
Target Environments:
•Agricultural Sectors:
• Greenhouse Farming Companies
• Horticulture Companies
• Hydroponics and Aquaponics Companies
• Floriculture Companies
House Plants:
Individuals looking for a reliable, hands-free solution for
watering house plants.
Key Components
• Hardware:
• Arduino Uno Microcontroller
• Soil Moisture Sensors
• Relay Module
• Water Pump
• Breadboard, Jumper Wires
• Software:
• Proteus (for simulation)
Methodology
Phase 1: Software Development
The software portion of the project has already been completed
during the semester project, focusing on simulating the watering
system using Proteus.
Phase 2: Prototype Development
Based on the software design, the next step will involve
implementing the practical prototype using the Arduino, sensors, and
other hardware components.
Project Timeline
Month Week Task
March 1-2 Finalize project proposal,
objectives, and research
3-4 Gather materials (Arduino,
sensors, water pump, etc.) and
initial design adjustments
April 1-2 Finalize circuit designs and
simulations
3-4 Begin hardware assembly and
initial testing
May 1-2 Implement software on Arduino
(soil moisture detection and
pump control)
3 Test prototype functionality
under real-world conditions
3 Begin working on project report
and presentation preparation
3-4 Begin working on project report
and presentation preparation

4 Conduct adjustments based on


testing results
Late May Final system testing,
demonstration setup, finalize
report and presentation
materials
Expected Outcomes
Efficient Irrigation:
Reduced water wastage and improved plant health through optimized
watering schedules.
Practical Application:
A working prototype that can be demonstrated in both agricultural
sectors and household environments, showing the system's real-
world feasibility.
Conclusion
The Automated Watering System project will address critical
challenges in irrigation management by providing an efficient,
automated solution that ensures optimal plant hydration while
reducing water wastage.

Through this project, we aim to demonstrate the practical


application of the system in both agricultural environments and
home plant care.
Thank you!

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