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Automated Green House Blog:2 - The Youtube Walkaround

m.ratcliffe

Hello again this is Blog installment number two, It is a short introduction into what I already have up and running [including a youtube walk around] This is the environment that I will be employing the Challenge kit to. It is pretty intelligent already but lets take it one step further.

 

The Greenhouses has 6 Growing Systems as below and layout as shown in the diagram:

 

> Soil Based Platforms

               -Vertical

               -Conventional

>Aquaponics

               -NFT

               -Media Flood and Drain

>Hydroponics

               -NFT

               Small Media Flood and Drain

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I use the Systems as a basic research bed for novel nutrient sourced farming. The soil is there to provide some produce and as a standard to compare the test ideas too. It is computer controlled and only required human interaction once a week, over the course of this competition we will be increasing its efficiency, user friendliness and level of control.

 

 

Hopefully this has reduced the amount of confusion. Anyone want  me to concentrate on anything specific in the future blogs?

 

Don't forget to keep an eye on my hackaday Blog, and Give it a like:

>https://hackaday.io/project/7010-freefeed-a-hackers-take-on-fish-feeders

  • in reply to RWReynolds

    I is a good starting platform, but could be better. If you have any questions please do ask, I have made almost every mistake you can in the process of building the green house. I think it is currently MK6.

     

    Good Luck with the Ankle, I stretched my tendons last year and it really does suck to be off your feet. I'm looking forwards to seeing what you build!

  • WOW! What an incredible setup Michael! You have implemented pretty much everything I have intention of. I have been incapacitated for some time due to a worsening issue with my ankle. I have however, recently had a complete ankle replacement. This will be a life changer for me and allow me to move around like normal folk. You can bet I'll watch this video many times. And probably be picking your brain on a regular basis.

     

    Great walkthrough! Thanks for the information and inspiration.

     

    Rick