"state of the art" ESP32 🤣 A ESP32 isn't cutting edge, but it is the perfect choice for this application, as it doesn't need any sort of specialized flagship capabilities. It's always nice showcasing projects where the electronics are affordable, approachable, and widely adopted.
You’ll be pleased to know there’s more coming. I filmed this last year but never got round to editing it snd now I’m already rebuilding the box and have got more ideas :)
I was thinking about how to build such a thing. I stopped because finding solutions to the many tasks and problems in the context of such a project exceeded my available time contingent. You having solved these, I would be very interested in the concrete solutions (ESP32 programming, wiring diagrams, products used etc pp). I would pay a small amount for schematics and a larger amount for a plug-and-play kit that I would simply have to fit into an existing small-scale greenhouse.
Often the solutions are bespoke albeit there are common elements. Also they need upgrades to firmware/software or tweaks etc. for me obviously it’s easy to change the software but for an end user maybe not. I think if you’d be happy for some sort of handover where you install, commission and maintain then it’s doable for me to build the unit, test and send. It’s a lot of work to produce all the diagrams etc, probably more than producing the unit itself. If you’d like to discuss the idea further then maybe email me (email is in the about us tab) and we can go from there? Thanks.
That is amazing and would work here in Oklahoma during 4 seasons during the year but in the summer when the outside temperature normally ranges between 85 and 103 degrees. But love this system!
Those windows low down on the ground seem like a security threat, not against people but pests. You might want to put some chicken wire and a window screen on them. Keep the mice/rats and insects out. Edit: IS that an Arudino? Is the sketch available or are you looking to go commercial with this?
It’s not Arduino but I did the programming using the Arduino IDE. There’s a little bit of interest in me building units but there’s a lot to consider such as handover, installation/commission and support etc I’d be interested to know what the price point might be to see if it’s viable to take it further.
Thought about it but not sure either is a) up to scratch b) if it was do I want to share it. Of course opensource has great benefits if the community are willing to contribute and improve upon what I’ve made. Most of what I’ve used is already out there in its parts it’s just that I’ve brought it all together and made it purposeful with a real application. What are your thoughts? I suspect the physical wiring diagram etc is of greater use as the controller could be one of many.
@@mojonojo3 If you watch some of my other automation videos I go into a lot more details as I'm trying to also figure the stuff out. Yes it's relay control. The window openers are actuators 12v can get in Amazon and it's programmed using the Arduino IDE. Having said all that I'm rebuilding it all this year and will go into more detail about what's happening etc as I have some ideas to improve things based on what I've experienced last year.
@@BalticHomesteaders Im in the process of pulling down a old greenhouse that fully rotted through, and i quite liked the look of insulation and automation on a chinese greenhouse style build.
You did a really good job with the entire build & looking back from when you started till now. I have a question do you think about putting a net for bugs on the automated windows & fan so they don't get into the greenhouse.
@@BalticHomesteaders that's funny 😂 you know I was thinking that while I was writing the question but I decided to ask anyway. I was just concerned about the bad bugs that eat the plants.
Yes 12v car battery, I think it’s mentioned in another video but yes probably should have shown it here too. I’m upgrading the charge controller this year.
It was roughly drawn out and built as I went along. I’m rebuilding it from scratch this year with lots more features. I’ll try to document it properly but I’m not great at that. Was there something specifically you wanted to know?
@@BalticHomesteaders I am coding with Arduino and I use an Arduino card, but its voltage is low. What is the name of the card you are using here and is it Python?
"state of the art" ESP32 🤣
A ESP32 isn't cutting edge, but it is the perfect choice for this application, as it doesn't need any sort of specialized flagship capabilities. It's always nice showcasing projects where the electronics are affordable, approachable, and widely adopted.
what is cutting edge then?
This is the content that drew me to the channel. MOAR. 😀
You’ll be pleased to know there’s more coming. I filmed this last year but never got round to editing it snd now I’m already rebuilding the box and have got more ideas :)
Look at lean and lower for indeterminate tomatoes
I was thinking about how to build such a thing. I stopped because finding solutions to the many tasks and problems in the context of such a project exceeded my available time contingent.
You having solved these, I would be very interested in the concrete solutions (ESP32 programming, wiring diagrams, products used etc pp). I would pay a small amount for schematics and a larger amount for a plug-and-play kit that I would simply have to fit into an existing small-scale greenhouse.
Often the solutions are bespoke albeit there are common elements. Also they need upgrades to firmware/software or tweaks etc. for me obviously it’s easy to change the software but for an end user maybe not. I think if you’d be happy for some sort of handover where you install, commission and maintain then it’s doable for me to build the unit, test and send. It’s a lot of work to produce all the diagrams etc, probably more than producing the unit itself. If you’d like to discuss the idea further then maybe email me (email is in the about us tab) and we can go from there? Thanks.
That is amazing and would work here in Oklahoma during 4 seasons during the year but in the summer when the outside temperature normally ranges between 85 and 103 degrees. But love this system!
Cooling is a problem, we have similar temps.
Great job
Thank you.
Those windows low down on the ground seem like a security threat, not against people but pests. You might want to put some chicken wire and a window screen on them. Keep the mice/rats and insects out.
Edit: IS that an Arudino? Is the sketch available or are you looking to go commercial with this?
It’s not Arduino but I did the programming using the Arduino IDE. There’s a little bit of interest in me building units but there’s a lot to consider such as handover, installation/commission and support etc I’d be interested to know what the price point might be to see if it’s viable to take it further.
Ps we don’t have any rats, the odd mouse, the problem usually is voles as it happens and they burrow under usually.
Have you thought of publishing wiring diagrams and codebase?
Thought about it but not sure either is a) up to scratch b) if it was do I want to share it. Of course opensource has great benefits if the community are willing to contribute and improve upon what I’ve made. Most of what I’ve used is already out there in its parts it’s just that I’ve brought it all together and made it purposeful with a real application. What are your thoughts? I suspect the physical wiring diagram etc is of greater use as the controller could be one of many.
@@BalticHomesteaders what's the software running on the esp32? Relay control and what those window openers are would be a great start for me
@@mojonojo3 If you watch some of my other automation videos I go into a lot more details as I'm trying to also figure the stuff out. Yes it's relay control. The window openers are actuators 12v can get in Amazon and it's programmed using the Arduino IDE. Having said all that I'm rebuilding it all this year and will go into more detail about what's happening etc as I have some ideas to improve things based on what I've experienced last year.
@@BalticHomesteaders Im in the process of pulling down a old greenhouse that fully rotted through, and i quite liked the look of insulation and automation on a chinese greenhouse style build.
You did a really good job with the entire build & looking back from when you started till now. I have a question do you think about putting a net for bugs on the automated windows & fan so they don't get into the greenhouse.
We need the bugs for pollination :)
@@BalticHomesteaders that's funny 😂 you know I was thinking that while I was writing the question but I decided to ask anyway. I was just concerned about the bad bugs that eat the plants.
Do You have a battery too?
Yes 12v car battery, I think it’s mentioned in another video but yes probably should have shown it here too. I’m upgrading the charge controller this year.
Great, you can sell these intelligent greenhouses.
Can you share the circuit diagram?
It was roughly drawn out and built as I went along. I’m rebuilding it from scratch this year with lots more features. I’ll try to document it properly but I’m not great at that. Was there something specifically you wanted to know?
@@BalticHomesteaders yes
@@BalticHomesteaders I am coding with Arduino and I use an Arduino card, but its voltage is low. What is the name of the card you are using here and is it Python?
It’s an esp32 development board (wroom). It’s powered by a 12-5v psu with a microusb end. I use Audrino IDE to program it.
@@BalticHomesteaders Is the electrical circuit like on the Arduino board?