Project Overview
Green Thumb is intended for users of all levels of experience, from beginner to expert, hobbyist to professional. Some usage scenarios include:
- A beginner plant owner who needs guidance on proper care for their first plants.
- An experienced gardener looking to better optimise the growth and health of their plants.
- Individuals who travel frequently and need to monitor their plants' conditions remotely.
- Greenhouses, nurseries, or other professional settings requiring real-time plant monitoring and data analysis.
- A college student who wants to add some greenery to their dorm room but needs guidance on choosing low-maintenance plants and their care.
- A busy mom who wants to grow fresh herbs in her kitchen window but needs reminders for watering and fertilizing.
- A retiree who has taken up gardening as a hobby and wants to experiment with different plant varieties while keeping track of their progress.
The aim of this project is to develop an interactive plant monitoring system using a Wio Seed Terminal with MQTT and Grove sensors. The Arduino IDE will be used to program the terminal, enabling it to read sensor data and publish it to an MQTT broker. The sensors will be used to monitor temperature, soil moisture, and light conditions. The collected sensor data will be received by an Android application subscribed to the MQTT broker, which will then provide users with real-time sensor data, notifications, and care recommendations. The project is expected to be complete by the end of May 2023.
[Green Thumb][link] is a simple plant monitoring system designed to help plant enthusiasts of all levels better understand and care for their plants. By using a Wio Seeed Terminal with MQTT and Grove Sensors, [Green Thumb][link] allows users to monitor their plants' temperature, soil moisture, and light conditions, providing care recommendations and notifications to help them provide the optimal conditions for their plants.