Annual Pet Hack Competition in 2025: Fyto' - Transform Your Plant into a Pets
In the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest, an innovative entry aims to bring a touch of whimsy to plant care. The Fyto planter, a 3D-printed proposal, incorporates sensors and displays to provide feedback on a plant's environmental and soil conditions.
The core of the Fyto planter is a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, a compact yet powerful device that allows for the display of animated faces while fitting comfortably within the planter without a significant increase in size. The sensors included are a capacitive soil moisture sensor, a temperature sensor, and a light-dependent resistor. An ADS1115 analog-to-digital converter board is also added, as the Raspberry Pi lacks the necessary analog pins for communication with these devices.
The Fyto planter features a 2-inch LCD display embedded within it, with an acrylic cover to facilitate a smooth transition from the printed planter to the internal screen. The temperature and light sensors are positioned around the planter to ensure accurate environmental readings. Based on these readings, the Fyto planter can express six different emotions, ranging from happy when conditions are optimal, to thirsty if water is needed, and freezing when it's too cold.
Besides smart watering systems, self-watering planters, eco-friendly materials, and pet-friendly designs, innovative planters like the Fyto planter could incorporate interactive elements or dedicated sensors to improve plant care and maintenance. For more details about the Fyto planter and the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest, viewers are encouraged to visit the official contest website or announcements.
The Fyto planter, designed for the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest, not only enhances plant care but also adds a touch of whimsy to home-and-garden lifestyle, as it incorporates sensors like the capacitive soil moisture sensor, temperature sensor, and light-dependent resistor, all connected to a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W within the planter. This innovative garden gadget expresses six different emotions based on environmental conditions, making gardening more engaging and interactive.
