Automatic Smart Plant Pot - (DIY, 3D Printed, Arduino, Self Watering, Project)

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Print, assemble and program your own intelligent Smart Plant Pot. With a hidden water reservoir, pump and sensors why not make your plant care easy.
👇 More info below 👇
With an Arduino Nano at its core this project uses a water level sensor to let you know when to refill the concealed tank and a solid moisture sensor to figure out when to water your plant based on its needs.
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CORRECTION: 4:05 into the video I incorrectly say to use 20cm wires to connect the water level sensor. The correct length is 35cm.
List of items used in this project and where to find them:
■ Arduino Nano: geni.us/ArduinoNanoV3
■ Mini submersible pump: geni.us/MiniPump
■ 5mm tubing: geni.us/5mmTubing
■ Transistor: geni.us/2npn2222
■ Resistors (1k and 4.7k): geni.us/Ufa2s
■ Wire: geni.us/22AWGWire
■ 3mm LED: geni.us/LEDs
■ Water level sensor: geni.us/WaterLevelSensor
■ Nuts and Bolts: geni.us/NutsAndBolts
■ Soil moisture sensor: geni.us/MoistureSensor
■ Half Perma-proto board: geni.us/HalfPermaProto
■ PLA Filament: geni.us/3DJake
■ Battery powered glue gun: geni.us/BoschBatteryGlueGun
■ Battery powered soldering iron: bit.ly/SealeySDL6
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3D printed parts and wiring diagram can be downloaded from here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:353...
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This video is shared for demonstration purposes only.

КОМЕНТАРІ: 118

@isaiaharredondo5050 5 років тому

This is the best video I've watched for Arduino plant watering thank you!

@keithbennett5725 3 роки тому

The 4.7 kohm resistor on the base of the transistor didn't allow enough current to start the pump that I am using (which looks identical to what is shown in this video). I kept lowering the resistance of the base resistor. The pump starts using a 470 ohm resistor. Hope this helps anyone else experiencing the same issue. Great video!

@Myminifactory 5 років тому

Awesome video!! It's so informative and you've created a superb design!!!

@elnolan99 4 роки тому

Can't wait to do this! Already have my parts ordered, and started my prints!

@myvillagefolk924 Рік тому

Will you pls tell me the different design pot making moulds address....I mean.... from where can I get these assembling parts of pot making moulds pls....🙏

@marikasword2154 2 роки тому

wow! This tutorial is exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks so much for your time and effort into making this DIY!

@DIYMachines 2 роки тому

Glad it was helpful. :)

@casperwinberg9359 5 років тому

This channel is so underrated! Thanks for this awesome project :)

@oskarogarp 5 років тому

Agreed!

@DIYMachines 5 років тому

Thanks. :)

@topspair2pair704 4 роки тому

@@DIYMachines Amazing work man, love your channel

@oskarogarp 5 років тому

Cool project! I might even remix some parts for bigger plants :)

@kelvinalmarante1 2 роки тому

You're a genius mate.

@karlotto8925 3 роки тому

You have a permanent voltage on the resistive moisture sensor. It will do electrolysis and will fail rather quickly due to losing the conductive metal surface. It´s better to power the sensor only for the short time when a measurement is done. I would recommend capacitive moisture sensors tho. It´s a neat toy, alternatively a passive wicking setup would do the job as well.

@DIYMachines 3 роки тому

Those are all very good points Karl. I'm considering a revised version later this year which will include a lot of the amendments you and others have suggested.

@carwholinapanther1725 4 роки тому

Hey, first off thank you for this great project. I just wanted to ask if you can give me a little help to include the capacity moisture sensor? Do I need a different code?

@aqshay 4 роки тому

On UKposts there's no quality content for Arduino it's all custom made videos . But you are the one making really high quality content which is self-explanatory for us. Thank you so much !

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

Thank you. :)

@Chickey 5 років тому

Great video

@MangoBee093 2 роки тому

Awesome video, it's help me a lot on the current project that I worked on. Big thanks for sharing your Knowledge!

@DIYMachines 2 роки тому

I'm so glad to hear it helped out. :) Thanks.

@fabioandrade3306 3 роки тому

Love this video! My favourtie arduino project! I feel I need to try and make one for my self! Thanks :)

@DIYMachines 3 роки тому

You're welcome Fabio

@Manu2126 4 роки тому

I would learn a lot from you!!

@ezequielmartinenco2403 2 роки тому

Muchisimas Gracias! Excelente tu trabajo y muy bien explicado el paso a paso. Gracias otra vez! Saludos!

@DIYMachines 2 роки тому

Gracias por las amables palabras. Me alegro que hayas disfrutado del proyecto

@alikesici4354 3 роки тому

Small tips: Sharing schematic design can be helpful :)

@ucar_technology 3 роки тому

Super friend. So thanks for all.

@DIYMachines 3 роки тому

Always welcome

@windfriese 2 роки тому

Really. Awesome.

@makewithmegma 3 роки тому

Awesome🔥😍👍

@dyl-i-y 2 роки тому

Amazing project. A few issues on my end. Once I upload the code, I am now only seeing "Water level sensor value: 25" in serial monitor but not the "Soil moister sensor is currenlty: ...." part. Similarly, my water level sensor is reading between 25 and 28, which is way less then yours in the mide 3 hundereds. My Pump does not seem to come on(desite that sensor being calibrated with a screw driver) and the led stays solid blue. Any or wiring mess up that oculd have caused this?

@togrulmammadov7157 Рік тому

Super

@andasuganda5436 4 роки тому

Good idea. How i get schematic this project.

@martinzaruba8664 3 роки тому

very nice, ideed!

@lendishaoops3168 4 роки тому

How long does it take to make a simple pot??

@janeymers7154 3 роки тому

Awesome!

@DIYMachines 3 роки тому

Thanks!

@freaky2xd 4 роки тому

great project! what's the best orientation to print the inner pot?

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

Thanks. I printed mine upside down.

@TiagoPerdigao 3 роки тому

More than one plant 🌱?? Can I do it for 25? I don’t know if someone already asked the same. Great video, Thanks 😊

@terrymusa5797 4 роки тому

awesome video! Btw, may I know how did you get the value 180000 for one hour and likewise 900 = 30mins?

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

Thanks, and well spotted. I change my comments a lot whilst programming (and often leave myself notes which have nothing to do with the finished project) and have not gone back to tidy them up. 1800000 milliseconds is equal to 30 minutes and 900 milliseconds is equal to 0.9 of a second. :/

@SleepyWoodland 4 роки тому

Great video, but unfortunately these moisture sensors are crap and they can't be used in real live for longer period.

@jvdr7320 5 років тому

So impressive! how do you made watertight tank with PLA,not yet trying your print but always have trouble with that parts.. i'm working on similar stuffs and have a lot of settings for differents species if you are interested.

@DIYMachines 5 років тому

Hi, I printed my parts on a Prusa i3 and set the number of perimeters to three in Slic3r. The prints have been watertight as they are for me (I've tested it over several prototypes). If you're not having much success perhaps try increasing the flow rate.

@jvdr7320 5 років тому

thanks for reply,will give a try on this week,think will use it in aeroponia or hydroponic way!@@DIYMachines

@GUN2kify 4 роки тому

will it be combineable with a small battery and solar cell ? so it could be self powered or is the power demand to high ?

@tiantian329 4 роки тому

It’s 5 volts. I assume why not but then again I have no experience with solar power

@user-hk1xv7gb6w 2 місяці тому

Hi! I am wondering if you did this on Fusion 360 and if you still have the file?

@vizion4724 3 роки тому

A good idea would be too switch the moisture sensor out with a capacitive soil moisture sensor. Because of the exposed copper it slowly gets damaged while the capacitive sensor doesn't have any exposed metals.

@DIYMachines 3 роки тому

You are completely right - I've since learned this myself. I plan to make a V2 smart plant pot in the future incorporating everything I have learned since then.

@vizion4724 3 роки тому

@@DIYMachines I would totally watch that

@DominusFeles 4 роки тому

Next step: add wifi connect-ability and write an app so that you get alerts on your phone when refilling is needed 😄

@DIY-rf8qm 3 роки тому

this is quite easy, just use an esp instead of an arduino

@davyk2760 3 роки тому

@@DIY-rf8qm can't you use a nano with wifi and bluetooth?

@DIY-rf8qm 3 роки тому

@@davyk2760 you can also connect a module. It's kinda the same, it only takes more wiring and space.

@davyk2760 3 роки тому

@@DIY-rf8qm Okay, thanks @DIY 101, I was trying to figure out if I can use those ESPs the same as an Arduino. They seems a whole lot better (minus lacking EEPROM) and are also programmable in IDE

@formuladrama8992 2 роки тому

Ideally, when soldering, you want to put the legs of the component through the pcb and form them at 45 degrees to hold the component in place. This allows you to cut the legs to length before soldering, which avoids the possibility of cracked solder joints from snipping afterwards 👍

@davyk2760 3 роки тому

do we nee the 2nd module for the water level sensor? I ordered and didn't get that second part, but perhaps I can just hook up directly to analog? Thanks

@davyk2760 3 роки тому

@DIYMachines any thoughts on this? I am still waiting to put the whole shebang together and my plants are really really thirsty ;)

@kaashaminocha1473 2 роки тому

Hi, for the 3D printed files, specifically the inner pot, I wanted to modify the file to remove the pointy end on the underside that connects to the rubber tube, but I'm unable to remove it. I've tried Autodesk, Onshape, TinkerCad, and MakerBot. It seems like I have view only access, so is it possible to fix this?

@omarkayani2642 4 роки тому

If i was to make it battery powered would you know what battery I would need to use and what resistors it would need?

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

You could supply between 7 and 12 volt to Arduino via it's VIN and GND pin. No need for resistors. 5 x AA batteries connected in series would achieve this. The project has not been designed with battery power in mind so you may find it does not run for long on battery power. Another alternative is to use a USB battery pack to power it via the USB connection.

@estinitynoize3646 3 роки тому

why is the transistor and resistor necessary?

@davidyang7930 Рік тому

Generally speaking, are all PLA filaments appropriate for pots?

@DIYMachines Рік тому

I used PLA and have had little issue, though the plant in mine doesn't like direct sunlight so the pot itself has not been in direct sunlight. I imagine years in direct sunlight on a windowsill coupled with the damp might not be kind to so kind to the PLA.

@davidyang7930 Рік тому

@@DIYMachines thanks for replying! That’s a good point. Would PETG or something be better? Loving your channel! Would also like to hear how to do a capacitor version of this like another commenter mentioned

@UnKn0wn_Id3n717Y 3 роки тому

Nice Design. But the Soil moisture sensor is kind of trash. After 2 - 3 months it will rust through and the values are no longer consistent. P.S. the Water level sensor too.

@bobf3598 5 років тому

Are you sure those water sensor wires are 20cm? I cut them that size and they barely made it into the small hole at side of tube to the base..

@DIYMachines 5 років тому

Hi Bob, I just double checked and you're right - they are longer. I would make them 35cm each. I'll add a correction on the video. Thank you for letting me know and I hope it didn't cause too much difficulty for you. Lewis

@Manu2126 4 роки тому

THIS WAS THE beST video ever...

@ajciccone88 Рік тому

Is there room in the base to use a battery to power the Arduino? Edit: nope, not. Big deal. However, using the wires in the description I cannot feed the wires for the pump through the pipe in the middle. I can get things straight up and down and I can get jumper wires through that side slot but I cannot get the solid core wires I soldered to the pump down. This thing took some serious engineering I just can't fish the wires through. I think up sizing this all around would probably make things a bit easier.

@wolfe1970 4 роки тому

Good project but id imagine its fairly expensive for a self watering plant pot

@miteshsolanki8566 4 роки тому

I appreciated your effort and a good job. I need a 3D printed model. Please give your positive response.

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

Thanks. The model files are available here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3537287

@isaiaharredondo5050 5 років тому

What 3D printer do you use for your projects?

@DIYMachines 5 років тому

I use a Prusa i3 Mk3

@isaiaharredondo5050 5 років тому

DIY Machines Thanks!

@holidayshd6920 2 роки тому

How much did everithing cost(not pla) electronics? =)

@DIYMachines 2 роки тому

This project was awhile ago, but I would say just under £20.

@holidayshd6920 2 роки тому

Thanks =)

@holidayshd6920 2 роки тому

@@DIYMachines Thanks🙂

@tiuq23 4 роки тому

It's a very nice project. One could though do it without the pump and let the plant draw its water from the reservoir itself. There are many pots that work on this principle by having some form of gravel as a thin layer at the bottom of the pot. One only needs to monitor the water level then. The plant does the rest.

@MANISHRGGI 3 роки тому

If possible can i get it the stl file for printing the pot..

@DIYMachines 3 роки тому

The STL files are available here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3537287

@noahwichlacz7164 4 роки тому

Hello DIY Machines, Can you update the Pump Link? Thank you!

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

Which country are you from? I'll try to send you a link to a compatible pump.

@noahwichlacz7164 4 роки тому

DIY Machines USA. Thank you!

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

@@noahwichlacz7164 I've updated the link, try again and please let me know if it works for you.

@noahwichlacz7164 4 роки тому

@@DIYMachines It works now! thank you!

@omarkayani2642 4 роки тому

what is this powered by?

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

USB cable connected to the Arduino Nano.

@samyogshah1099 2 роки тому

Can i get circuit diagram?

@3lpid3 3 роки тому

My slicer says that it will take 23 hours to print the plant pot!!!

@flightisallright 4 роки тому

I can see the educational value, but I just can't see the practical value. The moisture sensor will degrade quickly and the plant doesn't seem to have much room to grow. I think this would have been better if it had been a system to put next to a plant.

@nitishchowdary6021 3 роки тому

Pls make a vedio on iron man helmet

@havishguntreddi6995 3 роки тому

It will cost around $124 American dollars if you use the links in the description

@maxim25o2 2 роки тому

Nano is not ideal for low power battery usage. Atiny is better choice for that project. It takes few miliamps on and if You use sleep mode, then power is reducing to few micro amps

@kamalsahu1706 9 днів тому

sir can you please share and upload a Autocad file of this, so that i can make some changes.

@taniyamondal8094 4 роки тому

How can I get this pot????

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

It's 3D printed. You can download the file here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3537287

@athemis1180 3 роки тому

Scheme pls

@alifasy6786 4 роки тому

Ermmm....what about the power source of the electronic?

@DIYMachines 4 роки тому

The electronics are powered via the USB port of the Arduino Nano.

@chihamadam2597 3 роки тому

خويا بيع لينا هذا المزهرية

@smartassist9700 4 роки тому

YOU desperately need to add USA website as well as UK with each component. I have over 1,000 automations I need to do but your websites do not help me.

@Manu2126 4 роки тому

Can we be friends please?

@IgorGabrielan 5 років тому

Smart pot = pot.ai

@DIYMachines 5 років тому

There are some very professional looking products there. Thanks for showing me.

@johola 4 роки тому

Those sensors suck.

@nickburrill691 4 роки тому

dope idea man gonna go make it in solidworks for myself. not watching the whole vid tho u look creepy as fuck

@7cineva7 3 роки тому

this guy looks and sounds like salad fingers

@DIYMachines 3 роки тому

Shame I don't have as many subs as salad fingers though.

@hazelblair6634 3 роки тому

too much faffing about. while this has been running it was just as qick to fill a jug and water as normail. looks clever but NOT for me...so with that. i am out.