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Automatic Irrigation System using Arduino Uno

 

🌱 Automatic Irrigation System Using Arduino Uno

Efficient water management is crucial for sustainable agriculture and gardening. In this project, we’ll build a simple but effective automatic irrigation system using an Arduino Uno, a soil moisture sensor, and a water pump.

This system waters your plants only when they need it, saving water and ensuring healthy growth.


🔧 Components Required

Component Quantity
Arduino Uno 1
Soil Moisture Sensor 1
Relay Module (5V) 1
Water Pump (DC) 1
Jumper Wires As needed
Breadboard 1
12V Battery or Power Supply 1

⚙️ Working Principle

The soil moisture sensor detects the moisture level in the soil:

  • If the soil is dry, the Arduino turns on the relay, which powers the water pump.
  • If the soil is wet, the pump stays off.

🔌 Circuit Connections

Soil Moisture Sensor:

  • VCC → 5V (Arduino)
  • GND → GND (Arduino)
  • AO → A0 (Arduino)

Relay Module:

  • IN → D7 (Arduino)
  • VCC → 5V (Arduino)
  • GND → GND (Arduino)

Water Pump:

  • Connected to relay output (NO and COM terminals)
  • Power the pump using external 12V battery (not directly from Arduino)

/*💻 Arduino Code


📸 Demo

You can include a video or photo showing:

  • The soil drying
  • The pump turning on automatically
  • Water being poured into the soil
  • Pump turning off once the soil is moist

⚠️ Precautions

  • Use a transistor or relay module to switch the pump, never drive a motor directly from the Arduino.
  • Make sure the pump’s power source is appropriate for its voltage.
  • Protect the soil sensor from corrosion by using capacitive types for long-term projects.

🌾 Applications

  • Home garden automation
  • Smart farming for small fields
  • IoT-based agriculture systems (you can expand with GSM or Wi-Fi modules)

🔄 Future Improvements

  • Add an LCD display to show moisture level.
  • Use Wi-Fi (ESP8266) or GSM to control it remotely.
  • Implement solar power for fully off-grid usage.

 

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