hydroMazing: Garden Control & Monitoring System DIY Kit

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Smart garden controller using open-source on Arduino devices for low-cost, scalable, educational & customizable control and monitoring.
Backers: 15
Average Pledge Per Backer: $114

Funded: $1,707 of $5,000
Dates: Aug 16th -> Sep 30th (45 days)
Project By: Cory Potter
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Latest News

What to do about hydroMazing?

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Is the World ready for hydroMazing?

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We are down to the final countdown!  Only one week remains in the hydroMazing campaign.  I consider this Kickstarter to be a success regardless of whether the goal is met because I have already received support and feedback that I didn't know... (Read More)

Minor fixes

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

How do I connect hydroMazing to my fans, lights, pumps, and even a dehumidifier?

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted it to be easy and safe to connect hydroMazing to the various appliances that are needed for maintaining an optimum gardening environment.  Simply connect the AC outlet plug of your fans, lights, etc. into their corresponding numbered... (Read More)

To my project backers

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Taking the lid off

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
with the lid off Each sensor is connected to the Arduino Nano expansion board using its customized wire connector.   Please tell your friends who would be interested in this project.  Every pledge, no matter how small is a vote towards this... (Read More)

Major changes to the campaign page...

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hope this reaches you well!  I would like to let everyone know that due to all the amazing feedback I have received, I've updated the campaign page to better convey what hydroMazing is about. I'm working to put together another video and hope to... (Read More)

Comparing hydroMazing to other controllers

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
prototype cover customizing the LCD enclosure Intimidating controller  hydroMazing replaces this craziness and more!!  (Read More)

Press Release:

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Better late than never!! Simplify Your Home Gardening with an Automated Controller and Monitoring System  The project started as CoreConduit and through feedback and community support became the hydroMazing garden controller and monitoring system. ... (Read More)

Where is hydroMazing going?

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your help making hydroMazing happen. I'm willing to show anyone who is willing to learn, how they can grow nearly any plant at home with ease and a little help from my controller. After receiving a lot of really excellent... (Read More)

Updated pictures from garden

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you know anyone who is willing to back this campaign it would help out tremendously!! Pictures from the garden in the video demonstrating how happy plants are by how quickly they're growing!! Basil and friends cilantro and friends  (Read More)

Behind the scenes

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
It's just me behind the scenes of this project so I could really use any help you can offer by spreading the word about hydroMazing. If you've ever wanted to grow at home but thought it would be way too hard and expensive then you'll want to see what... (Read More)

hydroMazing is Unique!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
What makes hydroMazing so special or unique?Several key differences among any other controller available: uses 100% hackable hardware!  ( open-source ) completely wireless but without the InterWebs!! safely use wireless controlled AC outlets.... (Read More)

A look inside hydroMazing

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Not having money to advertise is greatly hurting my ability to get any exposure on the Interwebs.  Fear not, for I shall keep working on it until it takes.  Currently, the solar-powered hydroponics air-pump for outdoor (tho, I don't see why not... (Read More)

Updated picture from the video of the garden

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
hydroMazing controlled garden  (Read More)

Off to a rocky start

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm off to a bad start :-(  I posted a video that was sped-up and sounds funny so everyone thinks I'm an idiot.  Now I have to say goodbye to a companion of 13 years and it's much harder emotionally than I thought it would be.  It will be hard for... (Read More)

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