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 ====== TITLE: Co-Creating The Future Of The GFL Greenhouse ====== ====== TITLE: Co-Creating The Future Of The GFL Greenhouse ======
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 +Ali Akuri-Eyambe - 29630\\
 +Anna Pogrebnyak - 30850\\
 +Ayday Myrzabekova - 33796\\
 +Hoi-Fung Sam - 30875\\
 +Simge-Naz Sari - Simge-Naz.Sari@hsrw.org\\
 +Yana Diachenko - Yana.Diachenko@hsrw.org\\
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 {{:ip:ws2023:collab_garden:img-20240112-wa0005.jpg?|}} {{:ip:ws2023:collab_garden:img-20240112-wa0005.jpg?|}}
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 ''Fig 1 - Farmbot in greenhouse<sup>(1)</sup> '' ''Fig 1 - Farmbot in greenhouse<sup>(1)</sup> ''
-=====1. Introduction: =====+=====1. Introduction: (Hoi-Fung Sam)=====
 ====1.1 Aim of the project==== ====1.1 Aim of the project====
 Green Fab Lab faced the challenge of flooding due to heavy rainfalls. The issue of flooding affected the operation of greenhouses in the garden. To address this problem, cleaning and flooring were done to remove excess weeds and for better drainage. After that, a FarmBot was implemented for precision agriculture. The FarmBot required electrical, ethernet, and water supply lines. In addition, various sensors were installed to monitor environmental conditions to improve plant growth. This report outlined these steps to tackle the flooding issue and achieve precision farming. Green Fab Lab faced the challenge of flooding due to heavy rainfalls. The issue of flooding affected the operation of greenhouses in the garden. To address this problem, cleaning and flooring were done to remove excess weeds and for better drainage. After that, a FarmBot was implemented for precision agriculture. The FarmBot required electrical, ethernet, and water supply lines. In addition, various sensors were installed to monitor environmental conditions to improve plant growth. This report outlined these steps to tackle the flooding issue and achieve precision farming.
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-=====2. Methods:=====+=====2. Methods: (Anna Pogrebnyak)=====
 ====2.1 Overview of the processes==== ====2.1 Overview of the processes====
 ====2.1.1 Planning==== ====2.1.1 Planning====
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-====2.1.6 Electricity & Water====+====2.1.6 Electricity & Water (Yana Diachenko)====
 Firstly, we needed to provide the greenhouse with enough electricity to not just power the Farmbot but also other components like the electric heaters, the plant LEDs and the U6 mesh repeater. This required a 22m long and 50cm deep trench to be dug through the mapped out area as seen in Figure **8**. It was the most excruciating part of the project. Once the trench was dug, we had to pass the electrical line through a protective cable duct. This part required us to be extra creative and a video of how we accomplished it was recorded in {{ip:ws2023:collab_garden:vid-20240114-wa0013.mp4?linkonly|Vid_1}} and {{ip:ws2023:collab_garden:vid-20240114-wa0019.mp4?linkonly|Vid_2}}. The cable was then laid into the trench. And connect on the inside to an electrical hub This can be seen in Figure **8**.\\ Firstly, we needed to provide the greenhouse with enough electricity to not just power the Farmbot but also other components like the electric heaters, the plant LEDs and the U6 mesh repeater. This required a 22m long and 50cm deep trench to be dug through the mapped out area as seen in Figure **8**. It was the most excruciating part of the project. Once the trench was dug, we had to pass the electrical line through a protective cable duct. This part required us to be extra creative and a video of how we accomplished it was recorded in {{ip:ws2023:collab_garden:vid-20240114-wa0013.mp4?linkonly|Vid_1}} and {{ip:ws2023:collab_garden:vid-20240114-wa0019.mp4?linkonly|Vid_2}}. The cable was then laid into the trench. And connect on the inside to an electrical hub This can be seen in Figure **8**.\\
  
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 ''Fig - 8.1 A sketch of an aerial view of the underground piping line'' ''Fig - 8.1 A sketch of an aerial view of the underground piping line''
  
-====2.1.7 Internet====+====2.1.7 Internet (Yana Diachenko)====
 In regards to bringing internet into the greenhouse, the main idea was to establish a network that was both strong and consistent. Upon analyzing similar projects for inspiration, the main idea used involved using a microcontroller connected to sensors that relayed data through the MQTT Protocol. <sup>4</sup> (Taha et al., 2018).\\ In regards to bringing internet into the greenhouse, the main idea was to establish a network that was both strong and consistent. Upon analyzing similar projects for inspiration, the main idea used involved using a microcontroller connected to sensors that relayed data through the MQTT Protocol. <sup>4</sup> (Taha et al., 2018).\\
 However, we chose to opt for the U6 Mesh from Unifi, which is a WiFi extender. The reasons for this were that the Farmbot already came with an assembled microcontroller that was pre-calibrated to perform the functions we needed. Additionally, we already had an established LAN, and creating an entirely new one specifically dedicated to the greenhouse would have proven very costly financially and time-wise, excluding the physical labor required to see it to completion.  However, we chose to opt for the U6 Mesh from Unifi, which is a WiFi extender. The reasons for this were that the Farmbot already came with an assembled microcontroller that was pre-calibrated to perform the functions we needed. Additionally, we already had an established LAN, and creating an entirely new one specifically dedicated to the greenhouse would have proven very costly financially and time-wise, excluding the physical labor required to see it to completion. 
  
  
-====2.2 Soil and Plants: ====+====2.2 Soil and Plants: (Simge-Naz Sari) ====
 We wanted to test the capabilities of Farmbot, so we decided to plant more than one specific plant to see how Farmbot could perform with multiple variations of necessities.\\ We wanted to test the capabilities of Farmbot, so we decided to plant more than one specific plant to see how Farmbot could perform with multiple variations of necessities.\\
 Based on the measurement of the raised bed in **Fig.9**, the volume of the soil that the table could hold was  4.01m * 1.9m * 0.2m = 1.5238m<sup>3</sup> which was 1523.8 Liters.\\ Based on the measurement of the raised bed in **Fig.9**, the volume of the soil that the table could hold was  4.01m * 1.9m * 0.2m = 1.5238m<sup>3</sup> which was 1523.8 Liters.\\
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-=====3. Results: =====+=====3. Results: (Ayday Myrzabekova)=====
 The outcomes at the end of the project aligned closely with all the desired objectives that were aimed for at the beginning of the project, such as optimal temperature with consistent humidity through the winter months. Table 1 illustrated the average values of key parameters measured, with the initial value of November 26, 2023, and the final values measured on January 16th, 2024. Furthermore, the project accomplished easy and direct access to water, electricity, and the Internet via underground pipes and the panels constructed inside the greenhouse. Figure **11** showed pictures of the greenhouse at the complete beginning of the project (Left) and at the end (Right). The outcomes at the end of the project aligned closely with all the desired objectives that were aimed for at the beginning of the project, such as optimal temperature with consistent humidity through the winter months. Table 1 illustrated the average values of key parameters measured, with the initial value of November 26, 2023, and the final values measured on January 16th, 2024. Furthermore, the project accomplished easy and direct access to water, electricity, and the Internet via underground pipes and the panels constructed inside the greenhouse. Figure **11** showed pictures of the greenhouse at the complete beginning of the project (Left) and at the end (Right).
  
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-=====4. Discussion: =====+=====4. Discussion: (Ali Akuri-Eyambe)=====
  
 The results from the project showed the success of the objectives that were set at the beginning. Keeping the optimal temperature for plant growth consistent was crucial, especially through the winter months. Both temperature and humidity were important factors influencing and conducive to plant growth, irrespective of the species. The results from the project showed the success of the objectives that were set at the beginning. Keeping the optimal temperature for plant growth consistent was crucial, especially through the winter months. Both temperature and humidity were important factors influencing and conducive to plant growth, irrespective of the species.
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-=====5. Conclusion: =====+=====5. Conclusion: (Ayday Myrzabekova)=====
  
 In conclusion, the outcomes of this part of the project met the envisioned objectives, emphasizing the potential of integrating technology into farming. Possible ways of enhancing the project would be using solar panels for electricity and integrating extra sensors to measure other vital parameters. This extra data could be used to improve specific aspects for better quality and higher yields. Not only would this make the greenhouse completely self-reliant but also self-improving, all contributing to the main goal of making it fully autonomous. In conclusion, the outcomes of this part of the project met the envisioned objectives, emphasizing the potential of integrating technology into farming. Possible ways of enhancing the project would be using solar panels for electricity and integrating extra sensors to measure other vital parameters. This extra data could be used to improve specific aspects for better quality and higher yields. Not only would this make the greenhouse completely self-reliant but also self-improving, all contributing to the main goal of making it fully autonomous.
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