Smart Plant Grow Journal Kit with Arduino Nano + Sensor
Track Your Plant’s Growth Over Weeks – Smart Plant Journal with Arduino Nano & Sensors
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Imagine having a personal plant growth diary that automatically records how much light, water, and warmth your plant receives each day. With the Smart Plant Grow Journal Kit, you’ll build exactly that—a sensor-driven Arduino station that logs BH1750 light intensity, soil moisture, DHT22 temperature and humidity onto MicroSD, creating a week-by-week growth chart visible on a 0.96-inch OLED. It’s the perfect blend of botany and electronics for your next school project, hackathon entry, or home IoT experiment.
What You'll Build
You’ll assemble a complete monitoring module that sits beside your favourite potted plant. Every few hours it wakes, takes timestamped readings from four environmental sensors, and saves them as a CSV log on the SD card. Over days you can pull the card, open the file in any spreadsheet, and plot exactly how light and moisture changes have influenced growth. The OLED also displays live readings and a mini-scrolling trend line so you can check progress without a PC.
What You'll Learn
- Interfacing I2C devices (BH1750, OLED, RTC) and analog sensors on a single Arduino Nano
- Writing structured data to MicroSD and formatting timestamped CSV files
- Using a DS3231 real-time clock to schedule sensor reads and battery-backed timekeeping
- Visualising live sensor values and small chart snippets on a 0.96-inch OLED
- Exporting log files and graphing plant growth trends in any spreadsheet tool
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Arduino Nano | 1 |
| BH1750 Light Sensor | 1 |
| Soil Moisture Sensor | 1 |
| DHT22 Temperature & Humidity Sensor | 1 |
| DS3231 RTC Module | 1 |
| MicroSD Card Module | 1 |
| 0.96-inch OLED Display (I2C) | 1 |
| 4.7kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| 10kΩ Resistors | 5 |
| 400-point Breadboard | 1 |
| Male-Male Jumper Wires | 20 |
| 9V Battery Snap | 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 intermediate-level kit is built for CBSE Class 11-12 students preparing science or electronics projects, B.Tech ECE/EEE undergraduates experimenting with sensor networks, Smart India Hackathon teams tackling agri‑tech challenges, ATL Tinkering Lab innovators prototyping smart greenhouses, and IoT‑curious makers at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS who want a hands‑on data‑logging experience.
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 for the AI companion, which knows every wire and library for this kit. If you need a human touch, message our WhatsApp support for direct debug help.
Can I see plant data directly on the OLED without a computer?
Yes, the OLED shows live sensor readings and a mini scrolling chart of recent values. For the full CSV log and detailed graphs, remove the SD card and open it on a PC or laptop.
How do I power the kit for long-term monitoring?
The included 9V battery snap works for short runs. For continuous logging, you can power the Nano through its USB port using a power bank or a wall adapter (not included). The DS3231 keeps time even during power cycles.
Can I later extend this to a cloud-connected plant monitor?
Absolutely. The sensor interfacing and data-logging concepts you master here are exactly what you need to add an ESP8266/ESP32 later and push readings to the cloud. This kit builds the core sensing foundation.
BH1750, soil moisture and DHT22 log daily plant grow data to SD. Chart shows progress over weeks.
What's in this kit
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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