Now that you’ve programmed and built your Hydroponics System and we have it all working let’s track some data! A big part of smart farming is tracking; farmers track the soil health, moisture levels, and water usage.
Using the code we created, add a way to track how often the water pump has been turned on.
How does this watering system compare to traditional farming?
Place a second plant and water it using traditional farming methods. Graph how healthy your plant looks and how much water you use for both plants.
At the end of one month, document how many times you watered each plant.
- Were there any days that you forgot to water it?
- How healthy is each plant?