plantbot2 🌱 - Pre-Orders Now Open!

Transform your plant care with solar-powered intelligence. Expected delivery: Autumn/Fall 2025

What is PlantBot2?

PlantBot2 is a complete plant monitoring solution that works right out of the box. Simply flash the firmware, connect to WiFi, and start monitoring your plants through our hosted dashboard at plantbot-dashboard.onrender.com. No servers to set up, no complex configuration - just plug-and-play plant intelligence.

This solar-powered device operates indefinitely, waking every 2 hours to check on your plants and upload data to your personal dashboard that you can access from anywhere. Connect it to a compatible pump and it can also take proactive action for you!

🚀 What Makes PlantBot2 Special?

Ready-to-Use Solution

• Hosted Dashboard: Your data goes directly to plantbot-dashboard.onrender.com
• 3-Step Setup: Flash firmware (comes flashed!) → Connect WiFi → Start monitoring
• Plug & Play: Works immediately with zero server configuration

Solar-Powered Intelligence

• ESP32-C6 MCU: Latest WiFi 6 microcontroller with ultra-low power
• Smart Sleep Cycles: Wakes every 2 hours, sleeps in between (~0.1mA average)
• Solar Charging: Autonomous operation with Li-ion battery backup
• Months of Operation: 7 day battery life without sunlight. Only takes a few hours of light to charge, works through winter.

Complete Plant Monitoring

• 🌡️ Temperature & Humidity: AHT20 precision environmental sensor
• 💧 Soil Moisture: Capacitive sensor that won't corrode over time
• ☀️ Light Levels: Monitor if your plants are getting enough light
• 🔋 Battery Status: Track power levels and charging status
• 📱 Mobile Dashboard: Check your plants from anywhere with internet

Open Source Freedom

• Complete Hardware Files: KiCad schematics and PCB layouts included
• Full Source Code: PlatformIO firmware projects with 3 versions
• CC0 License: Modify and use however you want - completely open

Why Choose PlantBot2?

• Perfect for busy plant parents who want peace of mind whether they're at work, traveling, or just forgetful about watering schedules.
• Ideal for IoT enthusiasts who appreciate a polished, working solution that they can also hack and customize.
• Great for multiple plants - each device gets its own dashboard page, so you can monitor your entire indoor garden from one place.
• The system intelligently manages power to maximize battery life and adapts to your WiFi network with automatic provisioning. Even complete beginners can have it running in under 10 minutes.

Technical Specifications

Hardware Platform

• MCU: ESP32-C6-MINI-1-N4 with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 support
• Sensors: AHT20 (temp/humidity), capacitive moisture, light sensor, battery monitor
• Power: 3.7V Li-ion battery with solar charging circuit and USB-C backup
• Design: Compact PCB optimized for standard plant pot integration

Software & Connectivity

• Firmware: PlatformIO-based with three versions (production, testing, local)
• Dashboard: Hosted at plantbot-dashboard.onrender.com with real-time charts
• Setup: WiFiManager captive portal for easy wireless configuration
• Updates: Open-source codebase allows custom modifications

Power Management

• Active Time: ~30 seconds every 2 hours for sensor readings and data upload
• Sleep Mode: Deep sleep with <10μA consumption between cycles
• Battery Life: 7+ days on 30mAh Li-ion (without solar)
• Solar Operation: Indefinite runtime with properly sized solar panel

What's In The Box?

• 1x PlantBot2 Device - Fully assembled and factory tested
• Complete Firmware - Production, testing, and local dashboard versions
• Hardware Design Files - Full KiCad schematics and PCB layouts
• Quick Start Guide - Get up and running in 3 easy steps
• Documentation - Assembly guide, troubleshooting, and customization tips

Royal Mail - with Tracking.

Will ship within a week of purchase.