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A Survey on Automated Plant Watering System

using Aurduino Uno
Mr. Rahul Kanade1, Mr. Tushar Sagalgile2, Mr. Ganesh Gitte3, Mr. Sanket Mahandule4,
Mr. Krushna Borude5
Department of Computer Engineering1,2,3,4,5
Adsul Technical Campus Chas, Ahmednagar, India

Abstract: Automatic plant watering systems are devices that can water plants automatically based on the
soil moisture level, without human intervention. They can reduce water consumption, improve plant growth,
and save time and labor. In this paper, we present the design and implementation of an automatic plant
watering system using Arduino Uno, a low-cost and easy-to-use microcontroller board. We use a soil
moisture sensor, a water pump, a relay, and a circuit to connect them with the Arduino Uno. We write a
software code to program the Arduino Uno to read the soil moisture level and control the water pump
accordingly. We test and evaluate our system on different plants and soil types, and measure the soil
moisture level, the water consumption, the plant growth, and the system performance. We find that our
system can water the plants effectively and efficiently, and achieve a high accuracy and reliability. We also
discuss the benefits, challenges, and limitations of our system, and suggest some future work and
improvements. Our work can provide a useful reference and guidance for anyone who is interested in
building an automatic plant watering system using Arduino Uno.

Keywords: Microcontroller, Arduino uno, Soil moisture sensor

I. INTRODUCTION
Water is a vital resource for life and agriculture, but it is also a scarce and unevenly distributed resource. there is a need
for efficient and sustainable irrigation methods that can reduce water consumption, improve crop yield, and save time
and labor. In this paper, we present a survey on a system which will helps to avoid water wastage as well as exterminate
the need of labor force. In this paper, we present a survey on automatic plant watering system using Arduino Uno, a
low-cost and easy-to-use microcontroller board that can be programmed to perform various tasks. Arduino Uno is a
popular and widely used platform for hobbyists, students, and researchers who want to create interactive projects or
prototypes. Arduino Uno can be interfaced with various sensors, actuators, and modules to build an automatic plant
watering system that can sense the soil moisture level and control the water pump accordingly. We also use a soil
moisture sensor, a water pump, a relay, and a circuit to connect them with the Arduino Uno. We write a software code
to program the Arduino Uno to read the soil moisture level and control the water pump accordingly.

II. LITERATURE SURVEY

Automatic plant watering systems are devices that can water plants automatically based on the soil moisture level,
without human intervention. They can be used for various applications, such as indoor gardening, outdoor landscaping,
greenhouses, farms, or big agriculture fields. Automatic plant watering systems can offer several benefits, such as
saving water, enhancing plant growth, preventing overwatering or underwatering, avoiding soil erosion or salinization,
and reducing human errors or efforts. However, designing and implementing an automatic plant watering system is not
a trivial task. It involves various aspects, such as hardware components, software code, sensors, actuators, power
supply, communication, and control. In this literature survey, we review the existing works or studies on automatic
plant watering system using Arduino Uno, a low-cost and easy-to-use microcontroller board that can be programmed to
perform various tasks. Arduino Uno is a popular and widely used platform for hobbyists, students, and researchers who
want to create interactive projects or prototypes. Arduino Uno can be interfaced with various sensors, actuators, and

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modules to build an automatic plant watering system that can sense the soil moisture level and control the water pump
accordingly.

III. SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The automatic plant watering system using Arduino Uno is a device that can water plants automatically based on the
soil moisture level, without human intervention. The system aims to reduce water consumption, improve plant growth,
and save time and labor. The system consists of the following hardware components:
Arduino Uno: This is a low-cost and easy-to-use microcontroller board that can be programmed to perform various
tasks. It is the brain of the system and controls the other components.
Soil moisture sensor: This is an analog capacitive sensor that measures the soil moisture level by capacitive sensing. It
is the input of the system and triggers the water pump.
Water pump: This is a DC submersible pump that delivers water to the plant. It is the output of the system and is
controlled by the relay.
Relay: This is a mechanical switch that turns the water pump on or off. It is the interface between the Arduino Uno and
the water pump and isolates them from the high voltage or current.
Circuit: This is the connection between the Arduino Uno, the soil moisture sensor, the water pump, and the relay. It
provides the power supply and the signal transmission for the system.

IV. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

Fig: System Architecture of Automated Plant Watering System using Aurduino Uno.

V. CONCLUSION
In this paper, we presented a survey on automatic plant watering system using Arduino Uno, a low-cost and easy-to-use
microcontroller board that can be programmed to perform various tasks. The main goal of this paper was to provide a
comprehensive and systematic review of the existing literature on automatic plant watering system using Arduino Uno,
and to identify the current trends, challenges, and future directions in this field.

VI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the people who have helped and supported us in this work. First
and foremost, we would like to thank our HOD, Dr. H .B. Jadhav, for his guidance and feedback throughout the project.
He has been a constant source of inspiration and encouragement for us.Our sincere thanks to Dr. P.M.Patil, Pricipal of
ATC campus Chaas for his support & guidance to complete this project. We are also grateful to our Project Guide,
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Impact Factor: 7.53 Volume 4, Issue 2, February 2024

Borude Sir, for their valuable suggestions and comments on the paper. They have been very cooperative and helpful in
the writing and revision process. Furthermore, We would like to acknowledge the assistance of the staff of the
Department of Computer Engineering at Adsul Technical Campus Chaas, Ahmednagar, who have provided us with the
necessary resources and facilities for the project. They have also given us useful advice and feedback on the design and
implementation of the automatic plant watering system using Arduino Uno.

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