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Smart Planter
Materials
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Materials:
- screws
- stain
- possibly plexiglass
Gauges we need:
- soil moisture level gauge
- pH level monitor
- solar panel
- thermometer
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Functional Decomposition
Top Edge of Planter Box
Concept: Rounded rim, resembling a railing
Function: would be purely aesthetic, would not be able to balance anything or put tools on it.
Concept: Flat with a wider surface area, extending over the edge of the box
Function: Would provide area to rest tools or other gardening supplies, aesthetically pleasing
Concept: Flat with a smaller surface area, with divots for the gauges to attach to
Function: would allow for the gauges to be attached to the side of the planter box, would not have room to balance things on the edge.
Height
Concept: Medium height, would have a smaller gap between the bottom of the box and the end of the legs, would be smaller storage unit.
Function- this would allow for a sturdier box, with a deeper area for the plants to grow, meaning there could be deeper roots.
Concept- short box, would not have a space between the end of the legs and the bottom of the box, would be a continuous side on all sides.
Function- this would allow for a continuous unit of the box, would be easy to transport, most functional, less aesthetic.
Concept: Tall, elevated planter box with tall legs, gap between the bottom of the box and the end of the legs, would be about 4 ft. tall, main feature would be the legs
Function: Would allow for the box to have a storage unit at the bottom, could put gardening tools there.
Shape
Concept: cube Function: can allow for uniformity, and more volume in every direction for plants with unpredictable root growth
Concept: L shape Function: can be useful in functionality, can place planter box in a corner or in abnormal spaces due to shape of box, however limits root growth
Concept: rectangular prism Function: depending on roots the longer rectangular shape can allow for more sideways root growth