Smart Garden Watering Pro Kit with ESP32 + DHT22
Smart Garden Watering Pro Kit with ESP32 & DHT22: Camera-Logger for Every Growth Stage
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
What if your garden could remember every growth milestone, from the first sprout to harvest? This kit lets you build a full-cycle data logger that captures high-resolution images and streams environmental data—temperature, humidity, light, and soil moisture—across germination, vegetative, and fruiting stages. It’s an agriculture hacker’s dream: a solar-powered ESP32 field station that gives you a time-lapse and CSV log of exactly when and why your plants thrived.
What You'll Build
You’ll assemble a weatherproof, off-grid monitoring unit with dual ESP32 controllers (one handling camera captures, the other running the sensor network and RTC scheduling). The camera module takes timestamped photos at user-defined intervals, while three soil moisture probes let you compare moisture across different root zones. All data—images plus readings from DHT22s, BH1750 light sensor, and DS3231 clock—writes to a MicroSD card for analysis.
What You'll Learn
- Integrate I2C sensors (DHT22, BH1750, OLED, RTC) with ESP32 without address conflicts
- Program the ESP32-CAM for scheduled image capture and file management on SD
- Design a solar charging circuit with TP4056 and 18650 cells for continuous outdoor operation
- Analyze logged environmental data to identify transitions from seedling to vegetative to fruiting phases
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ESP32-CAM | 1 |
| ESP32 Dev Board | 1 |
| DHT22 | 2 |
| BH1750 | 1 |
| Soil Moisture Sensor | 3 |
| DS3231 RTC | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| LM2596 Buck Converter | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| Solar Panel 6V 2W | 1 |
| TP4056 Module | 1 |
| 18650 Cell | 2 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 3 |
| Waterproof Enclosure | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
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
This is built for final-year B.Tech ECE and Agricultural Engineering students prototyping smart-farming capstone projects. It’s equally ideal for Smart India Hackathon teams racing to build precision agriculture solutions, and for researchers at ICAR labs or state agricultural universities who need reproducible, low-cost data loggers for crop studies.
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 inside the box to start the AI companion — it walks you through wiring, code upload, and calibration. If you need a human, WhatsApp support is included with every kit.
Can I monitor multiple plants or crop rows?
Absolutely. The three soil moisture sensors let you track three separate plants or three zones. You can also extend the system by connecting additional ESP32 nodes using the provided prototype boards.
Is the camera suitable for night-time monitoring?
The ESP32-CAM includes a white LED flash that can be triggered in low light. For continuous 24/7 coverage, you can schedule captures only during daylight hours or attach an external IR illuminator.
How do I power the kit in a remote garden without mains electricity?
The included 6V 2W solar panel charges two 18650 cells through the TP4056 module, giving you days of autonomous operation. The LM2596 buck converter steps down solar voltage to a stable 5V for the ESP32 boards.
Garden — Full-cycle logger tracking germination, vegetative and fruiting stages. Camera + sensors at each stage.
What's in this kit
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit — 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo — 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
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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