AI Hydroponics Irrigation Predictor Kit - Raspberry Pi 5 + LSTM
Hydroponics Irrigation Predictor Kit v9 - Use Raspberry Pi 5 & LSTM to Save Water
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Stop guessing when to water your hydroponic system. This kit turns a Raspberry Pi 5 into an edge AI brain that collects weeks of sensor data, trains a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network, and predicts exactly when your plants will need irrigation - 48 hours in advance. It's precision agriculture brought to your grow tray, built entirely by you.
What You'll Build
You'll wire three soil moisture probes, two DHT22 temperature-humidity sensors, and a BMP280 barometric pressure sensor to the Pi 5. All readings are logged to a 128?GB NVMe SSD via an M.2 HAT+. With a week of historical data, the Pi crunches the numbers and trains an LSTM that forecasts soil moisture trend; the model then runs locally, generating rolling 48-hour irrigation predictions that can be displayed on a dashboard or used to open a solenoid valve automatically.
What You'll Learn
- Collect and preprocess multi-sensor time-series data for ML
- Design and train an LSTM neural network for regression forecasting
- Deploy a TensorFlow Lite or ONNX model directly on Raspberry Pi 5
- Visualize live sensor feeds and predictions with Grafana or a simple web dashboard
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 4GB | 1 |
| Soil Moisture Sensor | 3 |
| DHT22 | 2 |
| BMP280 | 1 |
| NVMe SSD 128GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 20 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
CBSE Class 11-12 students exploring AI-driven agriculture, B.Tech ECE/EEE teams preparing for Smart India Hackathon challenges on water conservation, and ATL tinkering labs prototyping smart irrigation systems. If you understand basic Python and are ready to dive into edge machine learning, this kit was designed for you.
Built and Backed by Compoden
Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project - accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Scan the QR code to launch the AI companion; it knows the kit down to the wire colours. WhatsApp support is also available with photos of your setup.
Do I need prior experience with machine learning?
No. The companion walks you through every line of the training script, from data loading to model evaluation - no ML background required.
Can I use this kit for soil-based farming, not just hydroponics?
Absolutely. The soil moisture sensors work in both media. You'll simply recalibrate the wet/dry thresholds and may retrain the LSTM on your soil's data.
How accurate is the 48-hour prediction?
After one week of consistent logging, you can expect an R� above 85%. Accuracy improves the longer you collect data, as the LSTM learns your specific environment's patterns.
Hydroponics - Historical weather and soil data trains LSTM on Pi 5 - predicts irrigation demand 48 hours ahead to optimise water use.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
- Soil Moisture Sensor x3
- DHT22 x2
- BMP280
- NVMe SSD 128GB
- Pi 5 M.2 HAT+
- USB-C PSU
- M-M Wires x20
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items