Welcome to Auto-Connect API, a remote monitoring and control component developed by Team AutoGrow. Auto-Connect API integrates with the hydroponic tent, Denzyl, enabling farmers to access and manage their systems from anywhere. This API allows real-time data access and control of critical components in the tent, providing flexibility and peace of mind.
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| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Remote Device Control | Control devices like LEDs remotely, simulating control of hydroponics components. |
| ThingSpeak Integration | Sends device status and sensor data to ThingSpeak for real-time monitoring. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Connects to a local Wi-Fi network, enabling access and control from any location. |
| Web Server Endpoints | Provides HTTP endpoints for easy and secure remote access and control. |
- ThingSpeak Integration: Added real-time data logging to ThingSpeak for better remote monitoring.
- Improved Connectivity: Optimized Wi-Fi stability to ensure consistent and reliable remote access.
- New Endpoints:
/led/onand/led/offendpoints for controlling devices remotely, enhancing ease of access.
Auto-Connect API is designed to support South African farmers by offering a remote monitoring and control solution for their hydroponic systems. With IoT and cloud-based technology, this API allows farmers to stay connected to their crops, even from afar, minimizing the need for constant physical checks and maximizing efficiency.
Whether managing a system in a rural area or a large-scale operation, Auto-Connect API provides seamless control, making it easier to respond to the needs of hydroponics setups in real-time. Farmers can monitor conditions and control devices with a few clicks, saving valuable time and resources.
Auto-Connect API operates within Denzyl, the hydroponic tent equipped with advanced IoT sensors and remote control capabilities to manage and monitor plant growth effectively.
Tools and Languages Used:
- Arduino IDE: Development environment for the ESP8266 microcontroller.
- C++: Core language for programming the API functionalities.
- ThingSpeak: IoT analytics platform used for remote data monitoring.
- Download and Install: Clone the Auto-Connect API repository or download the source code.
- Set Up Wi-Fi Credentials:
- Update the
ssidandpasswordvariables with your Wi-Fi network credentials. - Replace
apiKeywith your ThingSpeak API key.
- Update the
- Upload the Code:
- Open the code in the Arduino IDE.
- Connect your ESP8266 device and upload the code.
- Test the API:
- Access the following endpoints for remote control:
/led/on: Turns the LED on and logs the status to ThingSpeak./led/off: Turns the LED off and updates ThingSpeak with the new status.
- Access the following endpoints for remote control:
| Technical Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Platform | ESP8266 |
| Programming Language | C++ |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi integration for remote access |
| Endpoints | /led/on and /led/off to control devices remotely |
| Data Logging | ThingSpeak API for real-time data logging and monitoring |
For support or more information, please contact us at support@autogrow.com.
Stay connected and in control with Auto-Connect API!
AutoGrow Team: Leighché Jaikarran, Lubnah Olideen, Naiya Haribhai, Talhah Motala, Tanya Govender, Vikhayle Sewnundan