Automatic Gardener advice

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Hi

My sister asked me if I could somehow make her an automatic gardener. Having no experience in electronics, but not willing to back out of a challenge, I arrived here.

So the plan is to connect Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor and control a relay for a pump. Of the countless micro controller designs, which one would be most applicable?

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Are we talking a DH Lawrence gardener here?

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gary_sky:
So the plan is to connect Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor and control a relay for a pump. Of the countless micro controller designs, which one would be most applicable?

Any Arduino can be used for that. If it is to be a semi-permanent project a nano might be the best balance between economy and convenience. It is really an Uno in a small package.

However if you want to be able to attach shields then you would need an Uno.

You should be able to find many Forum threads about similar projects.

...R

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Robin2:
Any Arduino can be used for that. If it is to be a semi-permanent project a nano might be the best balance between economy and convenience. It is really an Uno in a small package

However if you want to be able to attach shields then you would need an Uno.

Thanks, I was hesitant using a Nano, but since I won't be using any shields, it'll probably be fine.

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Go through this thread as sections can be applicable to your request.

https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=679280.0

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larryd:
Go through this thread as sections can be applicable to your request.

auto water coding help - Project Guidance - Arduino Forum

That's exactly it, thanks!