Workshops

Moisture Sensing in the Garden Using Microcontrollers

Saturday May 8, 2010

Led by Keith Simmons and the creators of Wireplant
10:00 am - 4:00 pm @ the MIT Museum

Create electronic moisture sensors for use in the garden. Participants will solder an arduino microcontroller and hand craft up to 6 analog moisture sensors that will light up when plants need water. Keeping a garden properly watered is challenging; Bonsai apprentices will sometimes study for years before they undertake the complex task of watering.

Participant will:

Create analog moisture sensors
Build a digital microcontroller
Discuss basic gardening
Learn to solder
Take home assembled kit

Who is Invited?

Adults and teens (ages 15+) interested in gardening or electronics. Workshop limited to 12 participants.

What is the Workshop Cost?

Participants will need to purchase the moisture sensing kit for $30 in addition to a $25 registration fee. Kits are available at the workshop and include everything necessary to build the microcontroller and sensors. Participants are welcome to bring a lunch; Pizza and other quick food items are also available within a short walking distance.

How do I Register?

Where is the Workshop?

The MIT Museum is located near the north shore of the Charles River Basin in Cambridge, MA, a few blocks from the central part of the MIT campus.

The MIT Museum is accessible via public transportation, and is within three miles of two major interstate highways. The Museum is approximately a 30 minute walk from downtown Boston or from Harvard Square.

Click here for directions to the MIT Museum

Workshop supported by Sprout.