This will be my last devlog for this project until I get the parts to make the physical hardware for this. :) This project was so much fun, and all the code, cad, pcb routing, I have learned through this was crazy. Also getting to see other people who are in the same position as me is also really really cool. Also I added some writing onto my case for the love of the game.
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Almost done with polishing our smart garden device. the majority of this project will be in firmware. The pcb, and the case are done, it just needs the finishing touches. I started adding fillets everywhere because I did not at all like the square edges.
So quick update….. WEE HAVE FINISHED THE FIRMWARE. There can’t be much testing to do till the hardware arrives. We are pretty much set with the design, pcb, and now the code. Only thing left is to clean up the repo, and polish that github. This python is fun though, its like a lazy verison of java which is making life so much easier.
next update will most likely be the submission! This code was mainly finishing up the loop, and integrating all the libraries needed for the OLED, and the garden probe.
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Taking a quick break from coding, and oh my days. I’ve only learned coding on java at a basic level and this python langauge is like a whole new world. I started coding in the OLED display, and the I2C garden probe. I am using AI to help me with some of the python because even though its a way easier langauge to know, I still barely know it, and keep adding semi colons on accident cause of java. Though all the logic is mine just to clarify, AI is just to help me translate the more complex code.
For my project, I am building a high voltage model rocket launch controller designed to be safer, more intentional and way cooler then the basic ones sold for $50 dollars. The goal is to make a controller that uses multiple safety steps before ignition can happen, including a key switch, flip- cover, continuity led, warning buzzer, momentary safety button, and a large red launch button. The schematic is built around a safety path. The key switch acts as the first lockout, making nobody random can use it. The wiring was most important due to needing to prove continuity by sending a small enough current not to set off the ignitor. after that, it was a series of setting roadblocks for the current, and allowing the full power to go through on all safeties were off. In overview, most controllers send about 2 amps due to that being only what is needed to set off the ignitor. Mine sends 6 amps practically exploding the ignitor getting a better rocket launch.
Today we had a really good, and productive day. We were able to finish our PCB, and Gerber files, we added mounting holes(Almost forget this). I started working on the firmware, and added a new function where the smart garden has the ability to change plant profiles so that it can give you recommendations on how to improve your plants health. soon there should be a plant database, but in the picture is what I added so far just as a tester class. Next steps are for the hardware library integration, and some last minute polishing.
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Almost done with polishing our smart garden device. the majority of this project will be in firmware. The pcb, and the case are done, it just needs the finishing touches. I started adding fillets everywhere because I did not at all like the square edges.
First devlog for this project. Our software skills are highly underdeveloped, so hopefully the hardware side will make up for it. This is a hackpad with the ability to detect the mositure levels, and air temp.(Mainly for plants). Right now i am in the process of creating the box for the hackpad. The rough print will be running on prayers. :)
