> **Source:** Core Electronics is an Australian maker-electronics retailer and manufacturer based in Newcastle, NSW, run by a team of makers and educators. We design and manufacture our own product lines (PiicoDev, CE originals) and are official retailers for iconic maker and industrial brands including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Adafruit, SparkFun and DFRobot. Orders ship Australia-wide from our Newcastle warehouse. Prices are in AUD and include GST. Pricing, stock and dispatch on this page are generated from the store's live catalog. Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Plant\_io - Plant Cultivation Kit **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE09696 · **Brand:** [Makerverse](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/makerverse-brand) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/plant-io-plant-cultivation-kit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/plant-io-plant-cultivation-kit.html.md)) Grow and learn! An open-source DIY project kit for plant-cultivation experiments. > ⚠ For sales outside Australia see the [international version](https://core-electronics.com.au/plant-io-plant-cultivation-kit-international-no-plant-matter.html) of the kit. Price depends on the options selected — see the product page for current pricing. ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 9 today; more stock is typically available with a 5–10 day lead time. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=CE09696:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/CE09696:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description Embrace your inner scientist with Plant\_io™, an open-source project designed to delve into the captivating world of plant cultivation and experimentation. This DIY electronics kit serves as your comprehensive guide to establishing an automated plant irrigation system dependent on soil moisture levels. The kit includes everything you need to get started - and along the way you'll assemble electronics & irrigation hardware, and upload the Plant\_io code to the controller. **Nurture** The included [educational guides](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io/) not only help in setting up the automatic irrigation system but also provide insights into data logging and how to integrate additional sensors. These valuable features let you capture detailed data about your plant and its growing conditions, promoting a practical understanding of plant care and science. **Cultivate** Experience a unique blend of technology and botany. With its soil moisture sensor, Plant\_io ensures your plant gets the exact amount of water it needs the moment the soil gets too dry. The whole process is documented in the [Plant\_io Basic Setup Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io-basic-setup-guide-automatically-water-a-seedling-based-on-soil-moisture/). **Analyze** Delve deeper into the fascinating data. Compatible with a variety of sensors, Plant\_io allows you to capture various environmental factors such as ambient light, air temperature, humidity, pressure, air quality, and more. Expand your data collection and analysis skills using the insights provided in the [Plant\_io Sensors Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io-sensors-guide-connect-sensors-and-log-data/). **Experiment** Plant\_io empowers you to test your theories and discover new insights. Experiment with different growing media, plant specimens, or ambient conditions to see what works best. **Innovate** Staying true to its open-source nature, Plant\_io offers unrestricted access to all design files and code. Customise and innovate as per your needs, whether that involves tweaking Plant\_io to cater to different plants, experimenting with different growing containers, or incorporating other hardware - the choice is yours! **In the Classroom** While Plant\_io is an exciting addition to any home lab, it's equally powerful in a classroom setting. Educators can use it as a practical, hands-on tool to teach students about plant biology, environmental science, and data analysis. Students get to engage with real-world scientific methods, making learning both engaging and effective. Suitable in a classroom or at home, Plant\_io champions scientific curiosity and discovery. Dive into the exciting world of botanical science with Plant\_io! **Features** - Great [guides](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io/) to get you started - Includes all the hardware you need to follow the [Basic Setup Guide ](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io-basic-setup-guide-automatically-water-a-seedling-based-on-soil-moisture/)and automatically irrigate plants - Assemble electronics, commission plumbing, and upload code - Battery or USB powered - Runs autonomously for weeks at a time on battery power - Open Source - hack this project! - Designed, manufactured and [supported](https://core-electronics.com.au/contacts/) in Australia by Core Electronics **What's included** - [Plant\_io Platform](https://core-electronics.com.au/makerverse-plantio-platform.html) - [Plant\_io SHIM](https://core-electronics.com.au/makerverse-plant-io-shim.html) for Raspberry Pi Pico - [Makerverse Nano Power Timer HAT](https://core-electronics.com.au/makerverse-nano-power-timer-hat-for-raspberry-pi-pico.html) for Raspberry Pi Pico - [Raspberry Pi Pico H](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-pico-h-with-headers.html) - [Breadboard](https://core-electronics.com.au/professional-solderless-breadboard-400-tie-points-metal-backing-plate.html) - [Battery Holder](https://core-electronics.com.au/battery-box-4x-aa-switched-jst.html) - 4x High-Quality [AA NiMH batteries](https://core-electronics.com.au/panasonic-eneloop-ni-mh-1-2v-2000mah-aa-4-pack.html). A [battery charger](https://core-electronics.com.au/panasonic-ni-mh-battery-charger-with-4-eneloop-batteries.html) is also recommended if you don't already have one. - [Peristaltic Pump](https://core-electronics.com.au/gravity-digital-peristaltic-pump.html) - [Soil Moisture Sensor](https://core-electronics.com.au/capacitive-soil-moisture-sensor-v20.html) - 2x [Containers](https://core-electronics.com.au/round-container-754-ml.html) and 1x [Lid](https://core-electronics.com.au/round-container-lid.html) for a Plant Container and Water Reservoir - Growing Medium: [Coir Pellets](https://core-electronics.com.au/coir-pellet-12-pack-v2.html) - [Alfalfa Seeds](https://core-electronics.com.au/alfalfa-seeds.html) **You'll also need these workshop tools and consumables** - Spoon or popsicle stick to mix the Growing Medium - Gloves for mixing/potting Growing Medium - 1x Rubber band (mounting battery pack) - BluTac (optional, mounting electronics) - Gaffer tape (optional, to secure pump tube) - Drill, 5mm bit and clamp (to drill holes into the water reservoir lid) **Resources** - [Project Files](https://github.com/CoreElectronics/CE-Makerverse-Plant_io) containing all the code and customisable platform design. - [Plant\_io Guides](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io/) written and video instructions to guide you through Plant\_io assembly and commissioning. ![Plant_io Cultivation Kit](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/aw_rbslider/slides/Plant-io-Cultivation-Kit.jpg) ## Guides for this product - [Plant\_io Basic Setup Guide \| Automatically Water a Seedling Based on Soil Moisture](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io/plant-io-basic-setup-guide-automatically-water-a-seedling-based-on-soil-moisture/) - [Plant\_io Sensors Guide \| Connect Sensors and Log Data](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/plant-io/plant-io-sensors-guide-connect-sensors-and-log-data/) ## Videos for this product - [Plant\_io Sensors Guide \| Connect Sensors and Log Data](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/plantio-sensors-guide-connect-sensors-and-log-data) - [Plant\_io Basic Setup Guide \| Automatically Water a Seedling Based on Soil Moisture](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/plantio-basic-setup-guide-automatically-water-a-seedling-based-on-soil-moisture) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/l/plant-io-cultivation-kit-assembled-front.jpg)