ASEP AIDS 🌱

Automated Smart Environmental Protection - Agricultural Irrigation and Data System

📋 Project Overview

ASEP AIDS is an intelligent automated irrigation system designed to optimize agricultural water usage through smart monitoring and control. The system leverages ESP32 microcontroller technology, precision moisture sensors, and automated pump control to maintain ideal soil conditions for plant growth.

✨ Key Features

• 📊 Real-time soil moisture monitoring
• 🚰 Automated irrigation control based on moisture thresholds
• 🌐 Web-based dashboard for remote monitoring and control
• 📈 Historical data tracking and visualization
• ⚡ Energy-efficient operation
• 📱 Mobile-responsive interface
• ⚠️ Alert system for critical conditions

🔧 Technical Architecture

Hardware Components

graph TD
    A[ESP32 Development Board] --> B[Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor]
    A --> C[5V Relay Module]
    C --> D[Submersible Water Pump]
    E[12V Power Supply] --> A
    E --> D
    F[Jumper Wires and Connectors] -.-> A

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Software Stack

graph LR
    A[ESP32 Firmware] --> B[Arduino]
    C[Backend Server] --> D[Node.js]
    E[Web Dashboard] --> F[HTML/CSS/JavaScript]
    G[Database] --> H[SQLite]

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🛠️ Setup Instructions

Hardware Setup

Connect components according to the following pin configuration:

ESP32 GPIO Configuration
├── GPIO34 (ADC) → Soil Moisture Sensor
├── GPIO26 → Relay Module
└── Power → As per specifications

ESP32 Configuration

1. Install Arduino IDE

2. Add ESP32 board support:

   File → Preferences → Additional Board Manager URLs
   

   Add:

   https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json
   

3. Required Libraries:

   #include <WiFi.h>
   #include <HTTPClient.h>
   #include <ArduinoJson.h>
   

4. Update WiFi credentials in config.h:

   #define WIFI_SSID "your_ssid"
   #define WIFI_PASSWORD "your_password"

5. Flash the firmware

Server Setup

Prerequisites:

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)

Installation:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/notcaliper/asep-aids.git

# Navigate to project directory
cd asep-aids

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Setup configuration
npm run setup

# Start the server
npm start

📱 Usage Guide

Web Interface

Access the dashboard at:

http://[server-ip]:3000

Features available:

• 📊 Real-time moisture readings
• 💧 Pump status monitoring
• 🎮 Manual override controls
• 📈 Historical data graphs
• ⚙️ System settings configuration

Maintenance Schedule

Task	Frequency	Description
Sensor Calibration	Monthly	Check and adjust sensor accuracy
Probe Inspection	Monthly	Physical check of moisture probes
Filter Cleaning	As needed	Clean water filtration system
Firmware Updates	As available	Update system firmware

❗ Troubleshooting

System Unresponsive

• Check power connections
• Verify proper voltage levels
• Inspect for loose wires

WiFi Connectivity Issues

• Check WiFi signal strength
• Verify network credentials
• Restart ESP32 module

Incorrect Sensor Readings

• Calibrate sensors
• Clean sensor probes
• Check wiring connections

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

💬 Support

For technical support or queries:

• 🐛 Create an issue in the GitHub repository

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Last Updated: February 9, 2025

Made with ❤️ by the AIDS E (Group 10) & NotCaliper