I know posts on automated plant care are very popular on Gadget Master, so I want to highlight this Arduino appnote - Smart Farm Irrigation System Using Arduino Edge Control.

The OpenSprinkler Bee is an open-source Arduino shield for battery-operated (latching solenoid) sprinkler valves. Ideal for projects that are designed to be used in the garden, lawn watering ...

Wire leads were soldered to the keypad contacts which allow an Arduino to send out text messages when there is a problem with watering.

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