Vertical Hydroponics Blog 1: Project Description

RE: Vertical Hydroponics Blog 1: Project Description

RWReynolds — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:33:42 GMT

I hear ya James.

I have built a couple of small hydroponics setups in the past, 6 or 8 plants at the most. They were pretty successful, but life gets in the way. Fortunately, I'm in a better position to pursue this now. [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-8941bb1f-3901-43ab-a897-129ad1b6c0ba/contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]

RE: Vertical Hydroponics Blog 1: Project Description

m.ratcliffe — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 18:33:10 GMT

A great Blog Post!

RE: Vertical Hydroponics Blog 1: Project Description

DAB — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 18:06:01 GMT

Very nice blog.

It looks like you have a lot of details already worked out and a good crop on the way.

DAB

RE: Vertical Hydroponics Blog 1: Project Description

RWReynolds — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 21:22:53 GMT

Great write up James. Looks like an awesome design.

I have worked extensively with both the BeagleBone Black and Raspberry Pi as well. My intent is to use an RPi for logging and cloud connectivity. I think it's great that we will be implementing both platforms in this project.

I love the concept of the all-encompassing system. I just don't think I'll have the time or budget required for automatic nutrient mixing and such. I do believe it's a great idea and would love to implement it in a full blown system. I have done a couple of small hydroponics projects but nothing very extensive. And never including automation. I'm hoping to use this project as an entry into more extensive projects.

Can't wait to see more of your blog posts.

RE: Vertical Hydroponics Blog 1: Project Description

shabaz — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 21:05:58 GMT

Great kick-off post!

Nice introduction and overview. Lots of detail and photos.

I too agree, the vertical farming need in certain countries will bite people quicker than they realize - especially if food prices keep rising, fuel costs keep rising, and land becomes more expensive along with

population density.

Looking forward to seeing the project evolve!