Erbbie - Desktop Smart Garden
Source: instructables.com
Erbbie is a DIY desktop smart garden project that guides users through building an automated plant watering system. Utilizing a microcontroller, sensors monitor soil moisture levels, triggering a small pump to water plants as needed. This project provides a hands-on introduction to embedded systems, environmental monitoring, and basic automation.
Categorisation
Stage 3: Architect (11-13+)Algorithmic & Procedural ThinkingScreen-Assisted / HybridCoding ActivityArts & Crafts
Props & Materials Required
- •Microcontroller (e.g., ESP32 or Arduino Uno)
- •Soil moisture sensor
- •Small water pump
- •Tubing
- •Plant container
- •Potting soil
- •Seeds or small plant
- •Breadboard or PCB
- •Jumper wires
- •USB cable for programming
- •5V power supply
Why It Works & Notes
Parent Note:
Concepts include microcontroller programming, sensor integration, basic electronics, closed-loop control systems, and principles of sustainable plant care.