Plant is the smart thing that doesn’t require us to water flowers every day. Nowadays, many people who grow flowers at home, as well as friends who set up small gardens and small vegetable gardens, are very interested in this thing. After all, no one wants to make the flowers and plants wilt because they forgot to water it, right? It mainly uses some equipment to automatically water the plants according to the needs of the plants. Not only can it save trouble, but it can also make the plants grow better. Provide global procurement services for weak current intelligent products!
First of all, we must understand what this plant is. To put it simply, it is to use machines and programs to replace us with manual watering. By combining sensors, controllers, and water pipes, they form a system. Then the system can judge by itself when to water and how much water to water. Isn’t it amazing?
To get this plant, there are several key modules that need to be clarified:
1. Sensor module: This is like the "eyes" and "hands" of the system, which can sense the dryness and wetness of the soil – this is very important, which is directly related to how much water is poured. Some can also sense the environmental factors such as air humidity, temperature, and light, and transmit this information to the controller.
2. Controller module: This is the core brain! Receive the data from the sensor, and then decide whether to start the watering device based on the procedures we set in advance, such as what plant needs when and how much water. Nowadays, many controllers can be controlled using mobile APP. You can also see if the flowers are watered at home while lying outside, which is very convenient.
3. Actuator module: The watering part after receiving the controller's instructions, such as solenoid valves, small water pumps, drippers, and spray heads, are all responsible for transporting water to the roots of the plant as required.
4. Water supply module: This is the water source! It can be taken from the tap water at home, or it can be collected rainwater – environmentally friendly and save money! Just put a big bucket there, and it can also be other water storage equipment.
Next, let me tell you some practical tips for doing this plant, all of which are from experience:
When choosing a sensor, you must choose one with better quality and measurement, otherwise if the sensor is not accurate, the watering will definitely not be accurate, and the plants will suffer.
When installing drippers or spray heads, adjust the position and water output according to different plants. Do not rinse a small succulent with a large water column, and the one will be gone! right
When setting the program of the controller, you need to know more about the habits of the plants you raise. Some like wet and drink some water every day, while others are resistant to drought and not watering for ten days and half a month. They cannot be one-size-fits-all, and they all have the same watering time interval.
Regularly check all parts of the entire system to see if there is any leakage in the water pipe and whether the wire connectors are loose. Don’t wait until the water leaks or the system is paralyzed before discovering it.
Let’s talk about some questions you may ask:
Q: Is this plant system expensive? Can you install it yourself?
Answer: It’s hard to say that the price is hard to say. It depends on how large the scale you want to build and what level of equipment you use. It can be done with a simple amount of hundreds of dollars, and it is possible to get a more complicated amount of thousands or tens of thousands. Install it yourself. As long as it is not a particularly complex and large-scale system, buy some ready-made sets and follow the instructions to plan the watering automation step by step. It is not difficult for ordinary people to make it!
Q: What to do if there is a power outage? Can the system still work?
Answer: Most small systems in households cannot work if they are powered off, but now some advanced controllers have backup batteries that can last for a short time, or you can power the entire UPS, which can ensure basic operation even if the power is out.
Finally, I personally think that this plant is indeed a good thing. It can greatly reduce the burden on growing flowers and plants, and also allow plants to receive more scientific care. It is worth learning about it and try out a set of conveniences brought by technology!
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