Close
0%
0%

CompostBot

Compost management system

jess-eskowJess Eskow
Following
Liked Like project

Just one more thing

To make the experience fit your profile, pick a username and tell us what interests you.

Pick an awesome username
hackaday.io/
Your profile's URL: hackaday.io/username. Max 25 alphanumeric characters.
Pick a few interests
Projects that share your interests
People that share your interests

We found and based on your interests.

Choose more interests.

OK, I'm done! Skip
Similar projects worth following
302 views
0 comments
5 followers
View Gallery
CompostBot is a compost management system that checks the health of your compost via a temperature probe and gives out conditional information based on research of optimal temperatures of compost. It is the goal that this project will reduce food waste and promote healthier living conditions by making composting smarter, and easier.

CompostBot arose out of a natural progression of gardening as a hobby. I'm using CompostBot as a means to learn prototyping and fabrication of boards. Version 1 is just a simple system that one can use to manually check the temperature of one's compost, later revisions will include connectivity and potential control systems to make successful composting less of a mystical art and more of an accessible way of living better and leaving less waste behind.

compostBot_v1.brd

PCB designed for CompostBot v1

brd - 63.01 kB - 05/31/2016 at 23:04

Download

compostBot_v1.sch

Schematic of CompostBot v1 using 32u4

sch - 200.52 kB - 05/31/2016 at 23:00

Download

  • 1 × ATMega32u4 Microcontroller
  • 1 × TMP36 simple temperature probe
  • 1 × I2C LCD screen
  • 1 × SPX3819M5 Voltage regulator
  • 1 × Solar Panel

  • 16-06-16

    Jess Eskow • 06/17/2016 at 00:56 • 0 comments

    Working Prototype of system is operational and finished. I still haven't received the boards from the house yet because of issues they had with one of their suppliers, but I've been assured that they were shipped out today. In the mean time, the working prototype looks fantastic. The enclosure is a simple finger lock box of laser cut acrylic. For the finished version I'll need to make sure it's weather proofed but for trials it should prove more than enough.

  • 31-05-16

    Jess Eskow • 05/31/2016 at 23:16 • 0 comments


    Gerbers for CompostBot v1 sent to fab house to get routed. I'll populate the board myself for cost reasons. Version 1 is merely a simple means of manually checking temperature of the compost. Future revs will provide connectivity to 2G/3G cell networks .

View all 2 project logs

Enjoy this project?

Share

Discussions

Similar Projects

The modular, multipurpose, automated environmental controller.
Project Owner Contributor

EnviroCU

kdstanhopekdstanhope

bakes FFP2 masks at precisely controlled 80°C for 1 hour
Project Owner Contributor

FFP2 Mask Toaster

helgehelge

The one of the most revolutionary inventions of the 20th Century, designed for DIY gene replication.
Project Owner Contributor

$5 DNA Replicator

davidDavid

I found a cheap toaster oven. Let's try to turn it into something better than a T-962... and do it cheaper.
Project Owner Contributor

Yet Another Reflow Oven

nrwestnrwest

Does this project spark your interest?

Become a member to follow this project and never miss any updates

By using our website and services, you expressly agree to the placement of our performance, functionality, and advertising cookies. Learn More

Yes, delete it Cancel

Report project as inappropriate

You are about to report the project "CompostBot", please tell us the reason.

Send message

Your application has been submitted.

Remove Member

Are you sure you want to remove yourself as a member for this project?

Project owner will be notified upon removal.