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Loose schematic developed on schemeit
My friend left to study abroad and asked me to take care of her 2 Bahaman Anoles. I thought it would be lovely if she could help take care of them and monitor them from Japan! My team worked hard to produce a (still being improved and modified!) robust web service and hardware system that can help make life easier!
Using the Provided Arduino 101 and a Particle Photon, we hacked materials like tupperware, desk humidifiers, and hanging lamps to build this all-in-one and user-friendly module system.
We ran into several issues with internet communication as the particle cloud is not the most reliable service in the world, but with patience and some sparkfun, we managed a steady connection in a veritable dorm basement.
Our Webpage is very clean and has a lot of features, including datastream and real-time manual control! One member worked with some very unfamiliar sensors and libraries for the automation, but overcame the confusion with help from the sparkfun tutorials. Wiring the I2C was tricky, and getting the 101 to receive reliable messages on time AND post to phant but we accomplished both well!
Lucy, Laurèl, and I learned a lot about remote projects, and distance work, as well as the merits of delegation and division of work. We hope to continue to improve this system as I continue to use it to take care of Guacanole and Pinto Bean!
