We are creating an automated aquaponic system with mobile updates via Twitter. Sensors and motors will be controlled from an Arduino while the entire system, including mobile updates, will be orchestrated by a Raspberry Pi. Tweets include pictures, sensor data, and system-critical updates. Original system schematics have changed a little but not much. We only used (2) relays and the LCD was attached to the Arduino, and the pH sensor didn’t make it into the system as of our due date.
Step 1:
Parts List
- Arduino Inventors Kit refill pack https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11479
- 4.7K Ohm resistors (2) http://www.amazon.com/E-Projects-4-7k-Resistors-Wa…
- Raspberry Pi http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- Arduino Mega http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- Pi camera http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- brita filter http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- perilite http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- water pump http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- air pump http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- tubing for air pump http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- tubing for water pump (2) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- CFL light bulbs http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- electrical wire (2) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- glass dropper bottle http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- zip it wall board anchor (2) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- 5 volt DC stepper motor with driver board http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- net pots (10 pack) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- plants (6) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- tetra – neon (5) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- fish food http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- 15 Amp outlet http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- adehesive Velcro http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- wirenuts (bag of 25) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- usb outlet (2) http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- pH circuit for Arduino http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- Aquarium Hydroponic PH controller meter Electrode Probe BNC Connectorhttp://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- BNC Connector – Right Angle http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- One Wire Digital Temperature Sensor – DS18B20http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- 365buying DS18B20 Temperature Sensor – Waterproof Digital Thermal Probe Sensor DS18B20 http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- AC power plug http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- 4 wire (8 feet) AWG 18 http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- water conditioner http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- Cutequeen 30cm LED Car Flexible Waterproof Light Strip White (pack of 4)http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- LCD 16×2 http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- Electrical Red Black RL1-3 3 Pin SPST Rocker Switchhttp://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
- 2×4 lumber http://www.adafruit.com/products/998?gclid=CIizqL…
Step 2: Schematic of System
Find our code on github!: https://github.com/vermiculus/garduino
Step 3: System Skeleton
Our system is built around a brita filter. The bottom will support the fish, and on top we will put the plants. We built a frame around the filter it to attach lights and wires. The bottom is made out of plywood, and we attached four poles in drill holes in the corners of the 2×4 that come together high above the filter to hang the lights from. In the bottom of the frame we left an open space to use for wire storage so that we have a place for the microcontroller boards and the alike to go.
For more detail: Aqua Garduino Mini @hydroFishAqua82