Smart Plant Pot with IR Sensor

Aim

To build a plant pot that rotates to receive sunlight based on IR signals.

Problem statement

Design a smart plant pot with an IR sensor that monitors soil moisture levels and automatically triggers watering when the soil becomes too dry, ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth while conserving water resources.

Material used

Input: TSOP sensor (TV remote sensor)
Brain: TinkerSpace Brain Board
Output: Servo motor
Battery: 5V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Component description
TSOP Sensor

The function of TSOP Sensor is to Read TV Remote Signal.

Servo Motor

Servo Motor is used to  

TinkerSpace Brain Board

TinkerSpace board acts as brain of this project, its function is tis to monitor TSOP Sensor and Servo motor.

Battery

5V Lithium-Ion battery is used to power-up this project

Working description
Circuit Design (DesignSpace)

Step 1: Connect TSOP Sensor to input 3

Step 2: Connect SERVO MOTOR  to output 1  

Step 3: Connect supply and test project.

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