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Fig. 9 | Plant Methods

Fig. 9

From: LysipheN: a gravimetric IoT device for near real-time high-frequency crop phenotyping: a case study on common beans

Fig. 9

Hardware scheme connection. 1. 120 V–12 V DC adapter (electrical source). 2. Electrical 12 V backup system. 3. Female connector. 4. Switch. 5. 12–5 VDC converter. 6. Relay for controlling the irrigating pump. 7. Irrigation water source (tank). 8. Peristaltic pump for irrigation. 9. ADS1232 ADC. 10. Atmega328p microcontroller. 11. MAX6675 ADC. 12. Load cell (weight sensor). 13. Analog soil moisture sensor. 14. Plant in a pot. 15. Tiny k-type thermocouple (temperature sensor). 16. Relay for electrical on/off switching of the sensor electronical system. 17. Raspberry Pi zero w. 18. Web application (user interface)

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Plant Methods

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