# plantbot2

Transform your pot into an active plant carer with moisture sensing, WiFi, Bluetooth, and LED indicators. Perfect for remote care!

- **Seller:** [elektroThing](https://www.lectronz.com/stores/elektrothing), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
- **Price:** $40.00 (USD, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** Sold out
- **Product page:** https://www.lectronz.com/products/plantbot2

## Links

- [Documentation](https://github.com/elektrothing/plantbot2)
- [Code](https://github.com/elektrothing/plantbot2)

## Images

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## Description

#   plantbot2 🌱 - Pre-Orders Now Open!

  Transform your plant care with solar-powered intelligence. Expected delivery: **Autumn/Fall 2025**

## What is PlantBot2?

PlantBot2 is a **complete plant monitoring solution** that works right out of the box. Simply flash the firmware, connect to WiFi, and start monitoring your plants through our hosted dashboard at **plantbot-dashboard.onrender.com**. No servers to set up, no complex configuration - just plug-and-play plant intelligence.

This solar-powered device operates **indefinitely**, waking every 2 hours to check on your plants and upload data to your personal dashboard that you can access from anywhere. Connect it to a compatible pump and it can also take proactive action for you!

## 🚀 What Makes PlantBot2 Special?

### **Ready-to-Use Solution**
  - **Hosted Dashboard**: Your data goes directly to plantbot-dashboard.onrender.com
  - **3-Step Setup**: Flash firmware (comes flashed!) → Connect WiFi → Start monitoring
  - **Plug & Play**: Works immediately with zero server configuration

### **Solar-Powered Intelligence**
  - **ESP32-C6 MCU**: Latest WiFi 6 microcontroller with ultra-low power
  - **Smart Sleep Cycles**: Wakes every 2 hours, sleeps in between (~0.1mA average)
  - **Solar Charging**: Autonomous operation with Li-ion battery backup
  - **Months of Operation**: 7 day battery life without sunlight. Only takes a few hours of light to charge, works through winter.

###    **Complete Plant Monitoring**
  - **🌡️ Temperature & Humidity**: AHT20 precision environmental sensor
  - **💧 Soil Moisture**: Capacitive sensor that won't corrode over time
  - **☀️ Light Levels**: Monitor if your plants are getting enough light
  - **🔋 Battery Status**: Track power levels and charging status
  - **📱 Mobile Dashboard**: Check your plants from anywhere with internet

# **Open Source Freedom**
  - **Complete Hardware Files**: KiCad schematics and PCB layouts included
  - **Full Source Code**: PlatformIO firmware projects with 3 versions
  - **CC0 License**: Modify and use however you want - completely open

##  Why Choose PlantBot2?

*   **Perfect for busy plant parents** who want peace of mind whether they're at work, traveling, or just forgetful about watering schedules.
*   **Ideal for IoT enthusiasts** who appreciate a polished, working solution that they can also hack and customize.
*   **Great for multiple plants** - each device gets its own dashboard page, so you can monitor your entire indoor garden from one place.
* The system **intelligently manages power** to maximize battery life and **adapts to your WiFi network** with automatic provisioning. Even complete beginners can have it running in under 10 minutes.

##    Technical Specifications

###    **Hardware Platform**
  - **MCU**: ESP32-C6-MINI-1-N4 with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 support
  - **Sensors**: AHT20 (temp/humidity), capacitive moisture, light sensor, battery monitor
  - **Power**: 3.7V Li-ion battery with solar charging circuit and USB-C backup
  - **Design**: Compact PCB optimized for standard plant pot integration

### **Software & Connectivity**
  - **Firmware**: PlatformIO-based with three versions (production, testing, local)
  - **Dashboard**: Hosted at plantbot-dashboard.onrender.com with real-time charts
  - **Setup**: WiFiManager captive portal for easy wireless configuration
  - **Updates**: Open-source codebase allows custom modifications

### **Power Management**
  - **Active Time**: ~30 seconds every 2 hours for sensor readings and data upload
  - **Sleep Mode**: Deep sleep with <10μA consumption between cycles
  - **Battery Life**: 7+ days on 30mAh Li-ion (without solar)
  - **Solar Operation**: Indefinite runtime with properly sized solar panel

## What's In The Box?
  - **1x PlantBot2 Device** - Fully assembled and factory tested
  - **Complete Firmware** - Production, testing, and local dashboard versions
  - **Hardware Design Files** - Full KiCad schematics and PCB layouts
  - **Quick Start Guide** - Get up and running in 3 easy steps
  - **Documentation** - Assembly guide, troubleshooting, and customization tips

## Shipping policy

Royal Mail - with Tracking. 
Will ship within a week of purchase.