{"product_id":"kit-ece-lab-kit-27-smart-irrigation-controller","title":"ECE Lab Kit 27 Smart Irrigation Controller","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSmart Irrigation Controller Kit — Compare Rule-Based vs ML Scheduling on ESP32\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embedded ML \u0026amp; Control Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudents assemble a multi-zone irrigation controller that reads soil moisture from three probes and ambient temperature\/humidity, then uses an ESP32 to decide when to open a solenoid valve. After the physical build, they switch between two control strategies — a threshold-based rule engine and a lightweight machine learning model trained on logged data — and analyze which approach saves more water while keeping plants healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully functional smart irrigation system with three moisture sensors placed in different soil zones, real-time temperature and humidity monitoring via the DHT22, and a 12V solenoid valve activated through a relay. The ESP32 runs two selectable programs: a rule-based algorithm with user-adjustable moisture thresholds and hysteresis, and a TinyML model that learns optimal watering times from historical patterns, all displayed on a simple dashboard for comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCapturing and preprocessing multi-sensor analog\/digital data on the ESP32\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplementing a rule-based irrigation controller with hysteresis to prevent valve chattering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTraining a TinyML model using exported sensor logs and deploying it with TensorFlow Lite Micro\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComparing water consumption and soil moisture trends between rule-based and ML-driven scheduling workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Moisture Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDHT22 Temperature \u0026amp; Humidity Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V Relay Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolenoid Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V Power Supply Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Jumper Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for B.Tech ECE, EEE, and CSE students tackling lab mini-projects or final-year work on IoT and smart agriculture. Perfect for CBSE Class 12 informatics practices students exploring ESP32 microcontrollers, and for teams in Smart India Hackathon designing precision farming prototypes. ATL tinkering lab mentors will value the dual‑algorithm comparison as a ready‑to‑run lesson in embedded decision systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eScan the QR code on the box to access the AI build companion trained on this exact project. It provides step-by-step wiring checks, code troubleshooting, and calibration guidance. WhatsApp and email support are also available as backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I really train a machine learning model on the ESP32?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The companion software includes a data logger that records sensor readings over time. You export these logs, train a TinyML model (a simple decision tree or neural network) on your laptop using the provided script, and deploy it onto the ESP32 for on-device inference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I compare rule-based vs ML scheduling outcomes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ESP32 code base offers two selectable modes. Run the rule-based mode with adjustable moisture thresholds, then switch to ML mode where the device predicts optimal watering windows. An included dashboard script plots cumulative water usage and soil moisture curves, making the efficiency comparison quantitative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need prior machine learning experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The AI companion walks you through the entire TinyML pipeline — from data logging to model training to deployment — using beginner-friendly tools. Basic familiarity with the Arduino IDE is enough to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSoil moisture and temperature on ESP32 decide when to water — compares rule-based vs ML-based scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-30-pin-development-board-cp2102-wifi-bluetooth\"\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soil-moisture-sensor-module-analog-digital-output-compoden\"\u003eSoil Moisture Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e x3\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dht22-temperature-humidity-sensor-module-accurate-readings\"\u003eDHT22\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-channel-relay-board-for-esp32-30-pin-5v-control\"\u003e5V Relay Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5v-solenoid-lock-compact-electric-door-lock-for-diy-projects\"\u003eSolenoid Valve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/xkc-y26-pnp-5-12v-non-contact-liquid-level-sensor\"\u003e12V PSU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-cam-mb-programmer-module-with-micro-usb-ch340g-plug-play\"\u003eUSB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eM-M Wires x20\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the ECE Lab Kit 27 Smart Irrigation Controller?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The ECE Lab Kit 27 Smart Irrigation Controller includes all components needed: ESP32 Dev Board, Soil Moisture Sensor, DHT22, 5V Relay Module, Solenoid Valve and more. 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