Before leaving for my summer trip I managed to get a prototype built and installed on one of the planters in my yard. I didn't have time to hook it up to any irrigation system, but at least it allows me to see what the units will look like and what the best method for mounting might be. The next step is to route water from an outside water source. I'll probably use a bucket or something like that. One idea that was proposed was to have a pump push water up to a funnel that then delivers water to the system via gravity. So, the next step is to see how to get this working. I also need to write up a proposal for all of this and submit it to the district office - they like to know what I'm up to because I tend to be a little disorganized.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Sensor station working prototype complete
Before leaving for my summer trip I managed to get a prototype built and installed on one of the planters in my yard. I didn't have time to hook it up to any irrigation system, but at least it allows me to see what the units will look like and what the best method for mounting might be. The next step is to route water from an outside water source. I'll probably use a bucket or something like that. One idea that was proposed was to have a pump push water up to a funnel that then delivers water to the system via gravity. So, the next step is to see how to get this working. I also need to write up a proposal for all of this and submit it to the district office - they like to know what I'm up to because I tend to be a little disorganized.
