Raspberry Pi 5 Greenhouse Soil Monitoring & Early Warning Kit
Raspberry Pi 5 Greenhouse Soil Monitoring & Early Warning Kit
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Greenhouses on slopes face a hidden risk: a sudden spike in soil moisture from heavy rain can saturate the ground, causing landslips that destroy crops overnight. This kit equips the Raspberry Pi 5 with three soil moisture probes, two MPU6050 tilt sensors, and a rain gauge to feed a risk-classifier model, turning raw sensor data into an early warning that alerts growers before the slope becomes unstable.
What You'll Build
You will assemble a live monitoring node that reads soil moisture at root depth, detects ground movement through tilt angles, and tracks rainfall intensity. All readings stream into a lightweight machine-learning pipeline on the Pi 5, which assigns a risk category (low, medium, high) and sends alerts via a local dashboard or cloud notification. Data is logged to the 128 GB NVMe SSD for later analysis, making the system suitable for both school projects and smallholder greenhouse deployments.
What You'll Learn
- Interfacing analogue and digital sensors over I2C and GPIO on Raspberry Pi 5
- Implementing a simple risk classifier using threshold logic or a basic logistic regression model
- Building a real-time dashboard with sensor graphs and risk indicators
- Configuring persistent data storage on NVMe SSD with the M.2 HAT+
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 4GB | 1 |
| Soil Moisture Sensor | 3 |
| MPU6050 Tilt | 2 |
| Rain Gauge Sensor | 1 |
| NVMe SSD 128GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 25 |
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
Designed for intermediate builders, this kit fits CBSE Class 11-12 science projects, B.Tech ECE/EEE climate-monitoring assignments, and Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping agriculture IoT solutions. It also suits ATL tinkering labs and BITS/VIT students who want hands-on experience with real-world sensor fusion and edge analytics.
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 launch the AI companion, which walks you through wiring, coding, and calibration. If you need human help, message us on WhatsApp for direct support.
Do I need to solder any parts?
No soldering is required. All sensors and the M.2 HAT+ use plug-in headers and Dupont wires, so you can assemble the entire setup with a breadboard.
Can this kit monitor a real greenhouse slope in my village?
Yes. Once you establish a Wi-Fi connection and mount the sensors outdoors (waterproof enclosures recommended), the same risk-classification logic works for actual fields. You can extend dashboards and alerts using free cloud services.
Is any programming experience needed?
The kit includes ready-to-upload Python scripts for the classifier and dashboard, but you should be comfortable editing a few configuration lines (Wi-Fi credentials, sensor calibration). Basic familiarity with the Raspberry Pi terminal is helpful.
Greenhouse - Soil moisture, tilt and rain gauge sensors on Pi 5 feed a risk classifier - IoT early warning system for vulnerable slopes.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
- Soil Moisture Sensor x3
- MPU6050 Tilt x2
- Rain Gauge Sensor
- NVMe SSD 128GB
- Pi 5 M.2 HAT+
- USB-C PSU
- M-M Wires x25
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