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 # PlantCtrl
+
+The following problems shall be solved with this project:
+* Solar Powered
+* Low Powered
+* Plant monitoring
+* Plant watering
+* IoT
+
+# Hardware
+Open hardware design (powered by KiCAD).
+The complete PCB is stored in the ***board*** sub directory.
+
+There the following components are connected:
+* ESP32 NodeMCU Module (the one of A-Z Delivery was used)
+* Lipo
+* 7 moist sensors
+* 7 pump
+* DC-DC convert (generating voltage from Lipo for pumps)
+* DS18B20 temperature sensors
+* water tank ultrasonic sensor (via HC_SR04)
+* general purpose expansion pin
+
+# Software
+The firmware for the controller is stored in ***esp32*** sub directory.