IOT & SMART SYSTEMS
Smart Irrigation System
Automate plant watering based on soil moisture and optional remote monitoring.
LevelSchool / Intermediate
Duration3 Weeks
Components₹2,500–₹4,500 CodingMedium
Project overview
Automate plant watering based on soil moisture and optional remote monitoring.
Automate plant watering based on soil moisture and optional remote monitoring.
Components / materials required
✓ESP32
✓Capacitive soil-moisture sensor
✓Mini water pump
✓Relay/MOSFET module
✓Tubing
✓Water container
✓Power supply
What the project demonstrates
✓Moisture-based watering
✓Pump control
✓Manual override
✓Optional mobile dashboard
Suggested build plan
01
Moisture calibration
Measure dry/wet ranges.
02
Pump switching
Safely control the pump.
03
Automation logic
Set watering thresholds.
04
Dashboard
Show moisture and pump state.
Learning outcomes
✓Build feedback automation
✓Control a pump safely
✓Calibrate sensors
✓Apply IoT to agriculture
Safety / important note
Keep electronics isolated from water. Use low-voltage pumps and supervised wiring.