PROJECT / AI PLANT GROWER

AI Plant Grower

An experiment in using a camera, sensors, AI, and automated watering to grow a plant while publishing its progress to the web.

Early build

The idea

A camera periodically checks the plant. AI interprets what it sees alongside sensor data, then a controller can release a measured amount of water when needed.

The goal

Build a mostly autonomous grow system and make the experiment visible here so anyone can follow the plant, watering history, and environmental data over time.

How it works

01 · ObserveCapture a new plant photo and sensor readings.
02 · AnalyzeUse AI to evaluate plant condition and recent changes.
03 · WaterTrigger a pump or valve for a controlled amount of water.
04 · PublishUpdate this page with the newest image and grow data.
THE GROW JOURNAL

Live grow data

No photos yet
Planting Soon
Not started
Day 0First update ahead

Components Used

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Main Hardware

TP-Link Tapo 2K Indoor Security CameraAmazonView part ↗
Meshnology Pre-Soldered ESP32 Dev BoardAmazonView part ↗
Plantmate 3.3V Capacitive Soil Moisture SensorAmazonView part ↗
12V Water PumpAmazonView part ↗
Mosfet DriverDigiKeyView part ↗
JST ConnectorDigiKeyView part ↗

Misc

Female to Female Dupont WiresAmazonView part ↗
Wago 221 Lever NutsAmazonView part ↗
Irrigation RingAmazonView part ↗