The CANable Pro is a low-cost fully isolated USB to CAN adapter. Connect to any CAN2.0A/B network without worrying about common mode offset, ground noise, or damaging your computer! The CANable Pro is open-source hardware that is manufactured in the…
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HydroBot: Prototyping New Modules
ProtoModule is a HydroBot module designed to easily develop and test new monitoring or control functions that may someday go into a HydroBot module. It has 11 GPIO pins and the power rails broken out on a 0.1” pin header for easy breadboarding or…
Tagged with: DIY, Growing, HydroBot, Hydroponics, Open-Source Hardware, Plants, STM32, STM32F0
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
HydroBot: Connecting the Modules
HydroHub is a HydroBot module designed to connect together HydroBot modules in a star topology. The hub provides power and CAN connectivity to a total of eight channels. It has a DC barrel jack for connecting an external power supply, as…
Tagged with: DIY, Growing, HydroBot, Hydroponics, Open-Source Hardware, Plants, STM32, STM32F0
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
HydroBot: Switches and Relays
RelayDrive is a HydroBot module designed to drive relays and other electro-mechanical devices. It consists of 4 low-side outputs, each rated for 1A continuous current, as well as 4 digital inputs, and is controlled over CAN. This module is intended to drive mechanical relays, solid state relays,…
Tagged with: DIY, Growing, HydroBot, Hydroponics, Open-Source Hardware, Plants, STM32, STM32F0
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
HydroBot: Measuring Atmospheric Conditions
AirSense is a HydroBot module designed to measure air temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure. It uses the Bosch BME280 atmospheric sensor to take measurements and sends the results out over CAN. The module can measure temperatures from 0 to +65°C…
Tagged with: DIY, Growing, HydroBot, Hydroponics, Open-Source Hardware, Plants, STM32, STM32F0
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
HydroBot
HydroBot is a modular control system for automating hydroponic gardens. This system is designed with three objectives in mind. First, it will facilitate optimal growing techniques by using scheduling and feedback control loops to maintain state and adapt to changing conditions. Second, it will simplify controls…
Tagged with: DIY, Growing, HydroBot, Hydroponics, Linux, Open-Source Hardware, Plants
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
Posted in HydroBot, Projects
Crazyflie 2.0 Review
The Crazyflie 2.0 is a second generation nano quadcopter created by Bitcraze as part of their open-source flying development platform. Available for $180 from Seeed Studio, this developer-friendly kit seemed like the perfect way to dip my toes into the…
Low Cost DIY Photobooth
Photobooths are popular at many types of social events, including weddings, birthday parties, and school dances. However, renting one can easily cost upwards of $1000, making them impractical for many events. So when a friend mentioned wanting one for her…
Tagged with: Arch Linux ARM, BeagleBone Black, DIY, Dymo 400, Gphoto2, ImageMagick, LED, Linux, Luma, Photobooth, Photography, Python, QR Code, Thermal Printing, Twitter, twython
Posted in Linux, Projects, Python
Posted in Linux, Projects, Python
DIY Cheap Reservoir Irrigation
When you’re trying to grow a bunch of plants in a field where a water source is lacking, things can be a bit tough. Hauling water on-site is a very arduous process, even with a tractor/trailer full of buckets. After…
ZonCoffee .2 Released
ZonCoffee is a full-featured PID controller package for Arduino, customized for use with espresso machines. ZonCoffee is written in Processing/Wiring, and includes some code from Tim Hirzel‘s BBCC project.