Build an Automated Hydroponic System

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Thanks for all the comments and support. Here's a bonus unlisted video just for you all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIe8mWeeopKqgJY

[@AntonbisAndreou]

Can you share them with me ?are they for sale?

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

They're currently only being grown for research purposes.

[@aledirksen01]

dude, I have questions. I have rasberry pi and made a large hydroponic and greenhouse, 8x8 meters. Where did you get all the sensors? Is this all open source that I can use these? I am just starting up and had a lot of failures on the way including getting very sick. I am hoping to get things working.

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Check out the video description for a detailed article that should answer all your questions.

[@jonnyappleseed9992]

Hey Kyle have you had issues with your pi and timing? I have heard people saying that arduino keeps timing better than the pi because of the I/o and was wondering your take?

[@kenlee224]

You have multiple skills and talents ranging from mechanical engineering to electrical engineering, to 3d printing, smart agriculture, programming, testing and calibration. I can hardly believe that you can do this all alone. Amazing.

[@TheJacklwilliams]

It is humbling to be sure but don't forget, all of these skills in detail are available for study on the web. If you are strong enough in any area you can pick up the other skills just by doing. People like Kyle make this possible by sharing the kind of detail he does. That's what blows me away. Anyway, Thanks Kyle! Amazing!

[@Anthonybrother]

Learning all these skills in regular public school would take like 20 years.

[@pickle_rickk9996]

not to mention the perfect choice of beat while 3D printing

[@covingtonkua9404]

Not to forget editing skills

[@mobiustrip2787]

@@Anthonybrother you don't need school to learn any of this. You do however need to be self driven and stop consuming entertainment with all of your free time. Reading books, watching videos like these and building things yourself goes a long way. Its a liberating experience. You're holding yourself back

[@Muuce]

Nobody else talking about the seamless video transition to fully grown plants at 14:10 That was amazing!!

[@harryperfors2224]

agreed, VERY well done

[@bigrob029]

So nice had to watch it twice. The whole build process and programming was cool, but that transition was the icing on the cake. Silky smooth!!

[@mattchisholm4894]

dude, the effort that went into this video is absolutely nuts. I'm blown away. sending this to all the other EEs in my program lol

[@jameskelmenson1927]

Was this project inspired by hydrobot? The water flow design is exactly the same. And the sensory array is the same.

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

@@jameskelmenson1927 I never heard of hydrobot.

[@justinomar9210]

@@jameskelmenson1927 no they were probably inspired by him he's been doing since way before them

[@manojjain3431]

he has extraordinary complete 360 perspective implementation power way beyond hydrobot

[@daminduliyanage]

This is just mind-blowing. And the 4-year long open-source coding project. This guy deserves respect. 👏

[@phil860]

I was a bit thrown off when I realized this is not a huge DIY channel but actually your first project video of this kind on this channel. Really well done!

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Quite a compliment! Thank you.

[@beckettman42]

I needed this video 10 years ago when I was growing not lettuce in my closet.

[@vascodawilson]

This has to be THE best project of this kind. Seriously impressed with the website and the entire tutorial, music was also excellent. Thanks man

[@nomo1957]

Kyle, why did you have stopped? You are such an inspiration! THIS IS YOUR TIME, the people will understand more and more how easy and important it is to grow their own food at home. PLS PLS PLS, come back, do some more videos and show the world how it is working

[@Christoph.403]

This literally dropped my jaw wide open. Astonishing. Really. Makes me feel completely useless lol.

[@shawn6224]

you're not alone, I’m with you

[@littlenugs9942]

@@shawn6224 no definitely not

[@littlenugs9942]

I wonder what he does for a living.lol

[@j0texo0j]

hahaha I am with you :D

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

A lot has changed since I was a kid. When I was a kid, all of this was at most, just imagination. Heck, smartphones weren't even a thing when I was a kid. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like for people who are 80-90 years old. The world of their childhood is long dead and gone. Unlike a lot of the older generation, I'm totally for automation and technology. It can really be a huge benefit to humanity, however, I also believe that the old ways of farming should remain, even if just to preserve crop variety.

[@jayofman]

We need a kyle in every community around the world to teach and coach to build decentralised, resilient self sufficient communities🙏

[@thermochopps]

Very inspiring! I've previously dabbled with using RPis to monitor and regulate conditions for indoor growing, but the sophistication of this system is incredible. Thanks for sharing this.

[@TUTMak3r]

This is the most impressive combination of insanely niche knowledge and skill I have ever seen combined into a wonderful work of engineering and art. Wow.

[@Hoocho]

*slow clap* Unbelievable. Just a beautiful video, perfectly executed, with surprises along the way that just kept giving. I can appreciate everything about it, the camera work, the editing and the incredible amount of knowledge you’re drawing from across multiple fields. Tip of the hat from kindred spirit.

[@bmaffin13]

Do you plan on trying this and scaling this up to a larger scale? Love your content. I'm currently getting ready to try a few of your builds. Going to be a fun grow aeason

[@cuttestpomeraniansimbafrie2600]

I am currently building a 'commercial pilot hydroniponics based smart farm' and this video has been helping me alot. thank you so much.

[@foyjamez]

Wow. That's an impressive skill set: Electronic, 3D printing, fabrications and agricultural.

[@brendonnel6631]

I like coming home from a long days work, stack my bong, and just watch people build hydroponic stuff, its great. You certainly are a genius in my book.

[@TheOfficialTLM]

Man this is literally exactly what I had dreamed of doing. I had maybe half of it figured out. But I didn't know how much I had missing until I watched your video. Thanks so much for.your work and making it publicly available

[@extendedp1]

Thanks for the video, and for showing the results. Too many people throw up build videos, and never show it working, or not.

[@LatinCruiser2002]

Bro. I was beyond amazed at the level of detail in your write up. I’m modeling my automated setup after yours with a different system. I can’t put into words how grateful I am for stumbling onto this video when I was researching hydroponics. We’ll done and thank you.

[@nacs]

Incredible video probably the highest quality one DIY video I've ever seen on KZbin. The filming, assembly, hardware, software setup, the automation plan, the timelapses -- everything was amazing.

[@joshuadelaughter]

This is legit one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

[@kevinesh]

From 4:15 to 5:12 was totally nuts!!

[@banyantree1712]

Just amazing, The amount of skill required for this is unreal. This system can run an entire farm !

[@nectormaris3863]

Wanted to say that I purchased all the components to your system and hired an electrical engineer from India to walk me through the electrical part of the automation. Will reach out when the system is up and running.

[@RELANSER]

This is great work! I am really impressed not only from the whole project as an idea and how you made it but also from all the skills that you have used. From using a hammer and a drill, understanding hydroponics and writing code for raspberry. Great job! Congratulations!

[@GardeningBaron]

This is really amazing bro! This is pretty much a mini sized version of the hydroponic shipping containers I use to work in. The fact that you designed and programed the whole thing is crazy. Thank you so so much for sharing!

[@rrusl8471]

This is one of the best complete guide for fully automated hydroponic system. Thanks for sharing. I think he even made the music himself too.

[@johngreig2824]

Humanity needs more people like you.

[@blarbdude]

You literally designed and executed what I daydream about but could never do myself. Absolutely amazing stuff here!

[@dylanarveson9594]

Same... I've had this idea for over 10 years. I'm a bit disappointed that I never took the initiative to learn all of this, but it's not too late.

[@ivoryreviewsstuff]

Same. But I actually find it inspirational. Like maybe I can do this.

[@bladegreen5691]

Probably THE most well put together KZbin video I've seen making a complicated subject as simple to understand in as concise a way as possible. Truly appreciate the effort you put into this video brother. 💯

[@killmess7850]

This video is AMAZING. The quality of the images, the whole process you strictly followed and the effort you put into this is incredible I've known plenty of lab technicians in my faculty that would go crazy with the quality of this project.

[@ChrisB...]

Just finished my first wifi VPD humidity controller and ended up here after brainstorming potential upgrades last night. Wow! Great work man.

[@TheLYagAmi]

This is the absolute pinnacle of IOT. Super cool project man. If this entire setup was a kickstarter project id back it in an instant. 👏👏👍

[@jessica_fletcherova]

my goodness. you sir, you are a genius. thanks so much for sharing this. can't believe how much effort you've put into all that. this is exactly what I wanted to build, and you served it to me on a silver platter. incredible. thanks again, you beautiful madman

[@ugetridofit]

I just ran into your channel. I have watched a allot of maker videos in my time. I have to say this was by far the most well documented video I have ran into. Thank you for all the links to everything!! Awesome Job!

[@Pulii]

I just started using mycodo with a sustrate humidity sensor and its incredible how well it works, great job my man!!!

[@Veecoco]

In my 10+ years watching KZbin videos, this has to be the most interesting and insanely detailed video I've ever seen. Until 2:33 I thought this is fairly straightforward, but that was just the beginning :D Mind-blown

[@harryperfors2224]

started off simple, started making a mental shopping list, then stopped just as quickly lol

[@bydecko1]

i just bought a water pump without the plug conector, i had to put it myself and it made a short circuit:) and i really wanna do what this man did, light years away:)

[@jonathanmiller7]

Finally! The DIY "Pi-droponics" video with instructions I've been looking for! This is amazing!

[@The_Anderal]

This is production ready. You covered everything from start to finish of hydroponic. For new hydroponic people I would not recommend watching this video. Only reason is its daunting and seeing one person do all of this might overwhelm someone who is new to it but if you are experienced and have realized how important each of these tools are and how much easier it gets with more automation this is on point. Not just on point I really believe you could refine this to a production ready product if you haven't already. Love it keep up the work you really do have a lot of talent and skill.

[@Jmoe22]

This is probably one of the most impressive videos I’ve seen from editing to just the sheer breadth of knowledge you have to put this all together. Props to you sir.

[@2bNot]

Very Clever. Futuristic Standard. Education pays dividends.

[@omkarmundhe4988]

As a hydroponic and IoT enthusiast, the best video out there, such detailed explanation. Take a bow.

[@andrewgreen2588]

Just found this. Wow, you're an incredible engineer/botanist/chemist! Thanks for sharing your brilliance. Inspiring stuff, time lapse is awesome

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Thank you. The time-lapses are my favorite parts.

[@rogeriopedroso]

Hi Kyle! This is Rogério S. Pedroso, from the city of Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Stopping by to thank you for sharing this beautiful automated hydroponics project. Congratulations for the initiative. I wish you much success in your life.

[@stevelong1648]

Sweet job Kyle!! Not many projects demonstrate the final product. Kudos

[@macossa]

Dude. You are a legend. The description you offer on your website is absolutely stunning. Thank you for that detailed manual. Very inspiring work.

[@13orrax]

should be titled "how to make a salad from scratch"

[@bixlord]

"If you wish to make a salad from scratch, you must first invent the universe." Carl Sagan or something like that :P

[@Anthonybrother]

How-to videos are cancer

[@pickle_rickk9996]

@@Anthonybrother you can watch memes the whole day and the global warming problem just disappears

[@barksdalepropertygroup2463]

I cut it off when he started with the electrical I ain’t building a bomb shelter for the plant 💀💀

[@AM-dn4lk]

The only three words which come to my mind are Brilliant, Awesome and Knowledgable

[@vermontapple]

Unbelievable! I would think your phone would be ringing off the hook to build these for people.

[@giovannicoviello91]

The system is stunning. Impressed about the combination of tech and bio

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Thanks!

[@astroken573]

This is exactly what I was looking for, and never expected to find! Thanks so much for designing and building this with such attention to detail, and then sharing it all in such a concise and non-intimidating way. I've been researching all of the components, but expected to have to figure all of the connections and programming myself.... Yahoo!

[@dagnabbitwabbit]

I was not prepared for this amount of preparation and execution.

[@Kyle.Gabriel]

Neither was I, but I persevered

[@kishorekumar4460]

This is just what I was looking for ... Thanx a ton for sharing this 🙂

[@greyham123]

I only intended on watching a minute and then save for later. Watched the whole thing and now want to start studying so I can do this myself! This is truely incredible. Well done!

[@danielrhiner4839]

This is extremely well done! 3:29 is arguably the best part.

[@dagnabbitwabbit]

I was looking for this comment hah

[@fpvleo2606]

Wow, that is exactly my kind of gardening! I got into hydroponics due to my interest in tech (3D printing, automation, arduino etc.) and gardening. That's one awesome system!

[@johndouh3717]

Upgrade suggestion: light intensity control + notify you when a solution (e.g. ph+) needs a refill

[@mbpro08]

its the best tutorial i ever se in my life!!! like...relly...you even make a website for it and ur hydroponic sistem is purfect it control evreting!!!

[@JoeMcBroom]

OK MY GUY HOLY SMOKES. But seriously... this over-engineered lettuce tent is a masterpiece. As is the video. The continuous shot from planting to late stage growth was just.. oof.. brings a tear to my eye.

[@razorbackblood06]

"Over-engineered lettuce tent".. lol Basically my thoughts in 4 words.

[@kosielemmer]

Awesome and complete. When I do stuff like this it is only sort of working with wires all over the place and I stop using it after a month.

[@trees69]

Hey thanks for the video! That you've explained everything step by step, makes it much easier for someone new like me to give these things a go. Hope to see new mushroom video from you soon, I found the one you've uploaded difficult to follow (my short comings not yours) Thank you! Namaste.

[@Benjamington]

Mushroom video would be awesome

[@slickheisenberg8208]

Big props for using old school jungle breaks. Plus, this is a really great build. Keep em coming.

[@MrDavidKingsland]

I'm thoroughly impressed. I was convinced when it came time to plant, you'd be growing marijuana (which is legal here in Canada).

[@maxpouser]

Mind-blown video, literally this is the direction I want my life. 3º Year in industrial electronics. Will make the best electronic outdoors forniture posible. Then I will call you. One of the best videos I'v seen in KZbin Thanks!!

[@cinemamusical]

VERY impressive skills. Your editing is also absolutely perfect. I'm impressed!

[@christianluna9016]

I work in cell culture and we control our bioreactors pH, CO2, oxygen etc and its very similar to what you just made! Awesome work man

[@shiretsu]

this is exactly where I hope to be in a few months. already got some of it down, but wow to put it all together - that's an inspiration if I've ever seen one. thank you for making this

[@ursanotsomajor]

Dude, the engineering and video production quality is awesome! Thanks for the great video

[@danielthompson3205]

Daym start build is smooth, then I realized even down to drilling grommet dripper pipes was same build I did in 2000 for school project. Very nice vid

[@maaaark22]

Kyle this is amazing!! you are such a blessing to this community with your talent. i'll try to mimick what you've made from scratch. still need to learn everything though! more power!

[@rsteinbruecker5267]

There is not enough words to express what I just saw, wow, NASA looking for people like you

[@ydr624]

The execution of this video is really well done sir, thank you! 🙏🏽

[@ellielovelace4773]

I tried something similar about 4 years ago as a computer science degree capstone project but we totally failed in our attempt; thank you for this awesome video!!! It's reinspiring me to try again :)

[@dominiclorenzo3145]

I literally started laughing out of sheer amazement when you started configuring the monitoring and automation systems. I said "no fucking way" on numerous occasions. So impressive man.

[@andrewdavis9234]

after watching this i’ve had the most insane realization my dad, who passed a few years ago, was pretty open with me about him being a complete stoner a couple years before he passed. it was cool ya know whatever. but he grew his own stuff hydroponically( something he had done before i was born). and looking at what he did for work and how it’s 100% translated on how and where to get the material to build a hydroponic system. i’m considering upscaling this idea for a 6x8x7ft greenhouse in my garden. i live in a 8b/9a zone and this year will have 306 days in between frost(crazy on it’s own). i’ve always struggled growing greens in my yard because of my amount of sunlight and downright intense uv. i’ve done more to use high growing plants to help shade my bed but a greenhouse kept hydroponic would be amazing

[@Grovento]

Great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, particularly now when the world claims a review.

[@goodgoat3096]

This one of the most amazing videos that I have ever seen. Plus, full documentation? Wowser! This system should be commercialized and controlling greenhouses with hundreds of grow stations. Thanks for the effort, amazing!

[@evilhasheroes7775]

Absolutely legendary! Highly impressive stuff, and fantastic content creation sir! Keep up the amazing work, and I will be checking out your full build details shortly!

[@InfinitismYT]

This is awesome. The mix of automated engineering and gardening makes him an ideal candidate for space colonization farming studies. We need more people like him guy at NASA or USDA. Our future depends on it.

[@pixelapse9613]

Earth is flat my guy

[@TheMicahPerson]

I'm actually going to make this and let you know how it goes in a month!

[@julian-io5wl]

See you in three weeks

[@NZRoads]

update pls

[@alwaysadventurous7905]

How’s it going?

[@julian-io5wl]

times up

[@thegreenery1705]

It's evident that a lot of time and effort went into making this video, and I truly appreciate the thorough explanations and demonstrations. A huge thank you to the creators for sharing their knowledge and expertise. This video is a valuable resource for anyone interested in hydroponics or looking to take their indoor gardening to the next level. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@TheHouseoftheShadow]

Dude, you're my hydro hero! This is awesome!

[@Hit_the_reset_button]

The time lapse is Beutifully hypnotic. Rewound to watch several times.

[@JasonAdair]

It appears you've thought this through a bit. :) Very nice.

[@juniorshbr13]

Kyle, You are a bad dude. I am still amazed at your work. I am impressed and grateful.

[@wezzy1983]

Back in my day plants just grew in the ground, Bloody youngins and your tech *Shakes fist* 🤣 Joking this is amazing, got som time off over Christmas i may have a stroke atempting this

[@IslandLimer]

Have had some of this turning over in my mind, amazing to see someone do it. Can't wait to get started

[@jon7187]

Incredible work. Would love to hear a 1 year later update to understand what you modified (if anything)!

[@scottdol2099]

Sir Kyle! Without a doubt - THE BEST video and project documentation I have ever had the pleasure of reviewing - now to catch up on all the historical

[@zesc96]

Hi Kyle! I have a question, i started looking this sort of content and got in love with the idea behind hidroponics, but dont really know where can i find information about the science behind it,i am a total beguiner and would love to know where i could learn abour it! Thanks (amazing video)

[@ninjabuddy1]

This is impressive and way way way more ambitious than anything I'd ever reasonably need. Still a fun watch.

[@acirillo59]

Great video! I notice at the end that the reservoir seems to be getting a bit murky. Did you have issues with algae growing in the open (non-dark) container?

[@benchang1168]

Was expecting a Rubbermaid with holes and got McGyver. You sir, are a smart dude. Well done 🎉🎉🎉

[@sumanth5875]

Bravo, my dude. Bravo!

[@peterthomas5792]

Brilliant, just brilliant. Not only a great idea, really well executed., but open-sourced, documented, and a great video to boot. This just blows every other 'how to make a hydro system' completely out of the water., congratulations. I have a masters degree in electronics and write software for a living, and I bow down in homage :-) Time to dig out my Raspberry Pi & brush up on my Python ...

[@terrygirard3744]

Just when I think I might be smart, I find a video like this and realize that I live in the dark ages..

[@Aussie-des420]

True that

[@Matabei89]

This channel needs to blow up, amazing work and clear instructions. I hope to start soon.

[@oscarmartinezanguita7835]

Inspiring ang beautiful!!

[@kimbapjr]

Bro thought he could drop the coolest transition ever and we wouldn't notice.