Arduino people unite !

[Scroggy B]

What's up, stoney peeps?
Just wondering how many of us are using Arduino or similar micro controllers in their grow setups..
My setup isn't large, a single tent, DTW in coco. I'm currently using Arduino uno to control lights and irrigation. I don't have any feedback loops or logged variables, yet. I'm going to add a temperature logger for the tent next week, and a RH meter as well. Of course, such minor uses diminish the real power of this system, which can integrate lots of sensors and control practically every possible environment variable.

So, Arduino users worldwide, please share some of your uses of micro controllers in the grow room..

 

[GratefulOne]

I use Arduinos as well. Really a huge addition to making controllers easy. I keep running into the Aruino hanging up and causing the loop to stop running. The watchdog feature helps manage the issue. Have you run into the same thing?

 

[Chunkypigs]

I've been following these type of threads about automation for a while. interested to see what you come up with.

 

[minds_I]

Hello all,

I been tinkering Arduino and 1-wire sensor arrays.

Have basic operation but it is far from being finished. It is a work in progress...more to the point it is more of a hobby.

I have been coding in C# with visual studio. Need help with it too but I have online resources and coding chat rooms.

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=257501&page=2

minds_I

 

[HL45]

I really want to get into arduinos but have been hesitant. I want a friend IRL with some experience so I don't have to spend to much time teaching myself. What resources or books would y'all recomend

 

[Scroggy B]

Well, I'd recommend reading the material on their official site. I've yet to find a good book specifically for arduino, though, honestly speaking, I hadn't looked that much. The coding is very similar to C/C++. If I'm not mistaken, it's actually based on sets of C functions. I think one should learn the basics of them to truly understand what he is doing. To learn C programming I can recommend -
A Book on C - by Al Kelley and Ira Pohl.
It's easier than you think =]

 

[GratefulOne]

Just get an UNO, breadboard, some leds and wires. Start with the example programs built into the Arduino software. They will take you step by step into how to get started. The coding is really very easy if you take a step at a time.

 

[The Meadows]

I've been using an arduino mega for about a year. Its main function is to control 10 relays. I have 10 led's remotely mounted to let me know the relay status. Also, 8 dht11's and 5 ds18b20's, a servo, ethernet shield and a speaker to round out the connections.

The arduino reads the sensors and sends the data to a php script running on a file server. The php script loads it into a mysql database. Another php program makes the data available to a web browser.

The most critical thing it does is control the relays. And if the temperature goes up, another fan goes on. If it still goes up, a heat source is turned off. The state of the relays is kept in a text file on the server in case of a power failure. It has replace a bunch of timers. And much more flexible than timers too.

 

[Smoking Lamp]

Coding is javascript fyi

 

[Smoking Lamp]

Im running an Arduino Uno R3 with just some basic sensors, light and soil.

Waiting to setup for PWM LED Drivers [Vero 29's and Cree CXA3070's]

also datalog and ethernet shields on their way....also pondering xbee to get started on wireless....

2x2 setup for the LED's @ 150w [43ish% efficiency, overall circuit: drivers, LED, reflectors....]

Also building another DIY led fixture with an arduino inside...something to measure Tc and Ta, along with Current and Voltage and I was pondering about writing code to tabulate DLI figures or total Kw hours used throughout a cycle, etc....

 

[Scroggy B]

Im running an Arduino Uno R3 with just some basic sensors, light and soil.

Waiting to setup for PWM LED Drivers [Vero 29's and Cree CXA3070's]

also datalog and ethernet shields on their way....also pondering xbee to get started on wireless....

2x2 setup for the LED's @ 150w [43ish% efficiency, overall circuit: drivers, LED, reflectors....]

Also building another DIY led fixture with an arduino inside...something to measure Tc and Ta, along with Current and Voltage and I was pondering about writing code to tabulate DLI figures or total Kw hours used throughout a cycle, etc....

Nice idea, a power meter could be useful. How did you measure the circuit's efficiency?

 

[Smoking Lamp]

Nice idea, a power meter could be useful. How did you measure the circuit's efficiency?

Cree PCT Tool for the Cree

a hard working chap did an individual writeup on Vero...on RIU.

 

[minds_I]

hello all,

I have been fooling around with arduino in growroom control....I have abandoned 1-wire for nrf24 radio modules. Some success but still a work in progress.

minds_I

 

[Johndoes]

Hello All,

I have a wireless Arduino sensor sending temp humidity and if the lights are no or off. Finally nailed down all the code and will start to produce some prototypes for the friends to test. Looking to add more features as I learn.

 

[GratefulOne]

Hello All,

I have a wireless Arduino sensor sending temp humidity and if the lights are no or off. Finally nailed down all the code and will start to produce some prototypes for the friends to test. Looking to add more features as I learn.

Details?

Which sensors are you using?

 

[BigJohnny]

I managed to get a hold of this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq5Wde_V-TE

but I think the code needs tweaking as I haven't gotten it to work, but I also haven't bothered messing with it.

 

[plutosmoke]

wasp guys! anyone still alive here? i just brought a 3g module. Want to do a project to send me text updates on major changes to grow or upon request. I got the adafruit module btw. Hopefully i'll have time to fiddle with it when the semester is over.

 

[kkmmbb]

Hey arduino people, just wanted to let you know i also just made a thread, covering my take on a arduino based grow controller. If any of you still are interested.

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=327927