Simple Automatic Plant Watering System || DIY

[@BhuzimusPrime-Era-Lord]

Completed my 1st year project thanks to you. Cheers sir

[@drdischord]

Moisture sensors like the one shown will corrode away to nothing in a few months in moist soil. The fully insulated capacitive sensors cost a dollar more but they last.

[@stevenisreel5905]

Great work man! Keep projects like this coming...

[@robinsonmedia6370]

Nice video! And a cool idea. I have a 4x 5V relay and you have encouraged me to do this 4 times over for a few potted indoor plants. Thank you for the content!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I'm thinking of doing a entire automation series that doesn't use arduino/raspberry pi

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[@midnightgardener8346]

Found you on the Vivosun fb post 💪thanks for sharing

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thanks for the support!

[@mosthandsum]

Thank you so much door the video.. Just bought it so yet wasn't sure how to put it all together.. The last step wasn't completely clear to me.. When.using the power bank all I have is one red that is.not yet wires, and one black the isn't wired.. Is it only one positive and one negative wires that goes to the power bank.? Do you happen to have drawing of it all.?

[@alelavoie]

I'm new to electronics. I reproduced your exact setup but it's not working. I did a bit of debugging and the pump works well if I connect the usb directly to it. After a while, I realized my relay is 12v. Would that explain why nothing happens when I put everything together and plug it in ? Ah and also, thx for this video, I really like it.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Yes that would explain it. You need a 5v relay.

[@ryucerie]

is it possible to just use the "low trigger" types of relay module instead of the "high trigger"???

[@jenswarta866]

Hey ductape mechanic, I have a question, i made one but mine is werking the other way around. So of the meter is in contact with water, it starts the pump. Do you have any ideas in why this is happening?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Hey! Yes take a look out how the pump is wired into the relay. Is it in the NO or NC position? Also check to see if the relay jumper is set to be triggered at a high signal.

[@ahmad173]

Thanks duct tape mechanic

[@teresarosal367]

hello, can I ask what type of jumper cables, is it 100mm or 200mm? Thank you

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Shouldn't really matter I'd go with the longer wire

[@hammadmehar9315]

What a idea❤

[@adamwalter2573]

This will work unless the end of the tube (in the pot) is below the surface of the water == water will tend to balance its height/level in both pots.

[@criminalgaming301]

Nice nice

[@c02615223]

If you could figure out a way to auto PH balance the water too that would be sweet.

[@cookingsecretspakistan]

Cool idea !

[@uneektyreek]

Has any done this with a capacitive sensor. All the ones I see you have to use Arduino with the capacitive sensor but this setup is much simpler and I want to use the capacitive sensor. Thanks in advance.

[@coutiya2007]

i'm a complete electronic noob, so a larger relay to power a larger pump?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

If you have a larger pump that draws more current then the specifications of this relay (I believe they can handle up to 10 amps) then you would need a larger relay (maybe even a contactor if you are dealing with loads greater then 30 amps or so)

[@coutiya2007]

@@DuctTapeMechanic thnx bro, much apreciated

[@MrBobWareham]

Thanks for the video but the sensor just corrodes as it is DC so will not last long please look at Capacitive sensors

[@paninitiff2397]

Hi! I have a question. Why does my pump keep on watering even though my sensor detects the water. Also can you please give a blueprint on this. P. S.Thank you for the great content!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thank you for watching. Is it possible you have ur relay set for "low trigger". Make sure the relay jumper is set to "high trigger". I would check that first. Then make sure u are getting power to the sensor PCB (I believe an LED should be lit). Hope this helps.

[@SiddheshMutty]

Why does my dc water pumps does not stop automatically

[@mattdanielgarcia5386]

Can i use other 5v Submersible pump?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Yes shouldn't be a problem

[@mattdanielgarcia5386]

@@DuctTapeMechanic its not working in a usb cable there's no light in Relay module

[@mattdanielgarcia5386]

@@DuctTapeMechanic what should i do

[@maciekzak605]

could you send photo with all conections? my pump is working all the time :D

[@petlifesaver]

Have you found a solution? I have the same problem

[@maciekzak605]

@@petlifesaver i don't :/

[@venkatavijay436]

bro i am confused make a clear video about everystep again please!

[@venkatavijay436]

i tried this project but i am not getting correctly because some confusing

[@princessdaniellet.fenola7255]

have you figured it out? mine doest work too

[@sethpatterson636]

What happens when the water reservoir runs dry?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

It's more for if your going on vacation or if you plan on refreshing the reservoir once a week

[@sethpatterson636]

@@DuctTapeMechanic Is there a way to disconnect the battery when there's no more water? Like a switch?

[@o0OBladeO0o]

I buy IT with Batterie but this System use to much Power and The battery is empty after one day (The pump dont Run in this time)

[@ekampreetsingh2328]

Hey, can we use a cooler pump in this 220V

[@ekampreetsingh2328]

Please tell

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I don't think that relay is rated at 220 volts

[@ekampreetsingh2328]

@@DuctTapeMechanic ok

[@fbbinoire201]

why not normal speed video?

[@yashwantgadkar1534]

Bro can u send the circuit diagram of the project

[@pravinkumarp9675]

What is Final set point of moisture value?

[@misteruldesenelor6195]

i wana know too

[@akhileshupadhyay783]

Please give the circuit diagram

[@Shahrukhkhan-ng5dp]

Code please

[@layerlapse7645]

Sell me one on eBay!

[@kuyarengarden]

Too fast.

[@pawelbialas3510]

You are not to familiar with the term simple. It's sad how you waste people's time because you can't understand simple things.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

So sad

[@criminalgaming301]

Nice nice