The Soil Watch 🌱⚔️

Overview

The Soil Watch is a web-based application designed to monitor soil moisture levels for plant care. This project aims to help users, like my parents, keep their plants healthy by providing real-time data and insights into soil conditions. The system uses an ESP32 microcontroller to collect moisture data, which is then stored in a Supabase database and displayed on a React-based website.

Features

• Real-Time Soil Moisture Monitoring: Continuously tracks soil moisture levels.
• Data Visualization: Displays moisture data in an easy-to-understand format using charts and graphs.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive UI for easy navigation.
• Mobile Responsive: Accessible from any device, including smartphones and tablets.
• Water Resistant Covering: A housing for the sensors and MCU is included here.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Next.js
• Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
• Hardware: ESP32 microcontroller, soil moisture sensors, buck converters, battery holders, and jumper wires
• Other: PlatformIO for ESP32 development, Arduino IDE

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Roenan-b/The-Soil-Watch.git
   cd The-Soil-Watch
   
   

2. Ensure you have the following dependencies:

   pnpm
   @supabase/supabase-js
   
   

3. Set up Supabase:

• Create a project in Supabase and set up your database schema.
• Update the environment variables in .env.local with your Supabase keys.

4. Upload the ESP32 Code:

• Flash the moisture_sensor.ino code onto your ESP32 using the Arduino IDE or PlatformIO.
• Create your own config.h file with your keys and IDs.
• If using multiple MCUs, manually adjust the sensor variable holding the ID as needed.

5. Run the development server:

   pnpm dev
   

The site will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Visit the Soil Stats page to view the current soil moisture levels for each plant.
• The system collects data 12 times over a 24-hour period.

Future Enhancements

• Notifications: Add SMS/email alerts for low soil moisture levels.
• Additional Sensors: Integrate temperature and humidity sensors for comprehensive plant care.
• User Authentication: Allow multiple users to manage their plants.

License

This project is open-source and available under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to the open-source community for the tools and libraries used in this project.
• Special shoutout to my parents for inspiring this project and being the first users!

Contact

Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn for any questions or collaboration opportunities.