Raspberry pi I/O
More work to do on this pi, I gotta code the pins so that eventually I can hook them up to the valve.
In the meantime, I have researched and found that my design has elements similar to other automated irrigation systems.
Implamentation
The prototype for the watering system has been tested, and is a resounding success. It has been tested in my garden over a period of a few hours, in dry and moist soil, and has been able to effectively monitor and control soil moisture. If this were to be used in a real agricultural environment, all that's left is ruggedization, but that wouldn't affect the cost effectiveness and the low maintenance nature of the automatic soil moisture monitor. I even think that it would be possible to use solar panels to power the monitoring system to make it even more independent, but that would require more research. On other news, Lake Mead was able to rise about two feet because of rain. I feel that if I were to continue this project, I can increase that number and help fight against water waste.
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