What is Arduino ?
Arduino is an test-based free source platform which is easy to use. It has a very simple and easily reachable user friendly environment. Although it is capable of doing large complex projects, it has simple software which even a beginner can handle. Hence, it has been used in several projects and applications. Arduino was initially built at IIDI(Ivrea Interaction Design Institute) for students for fast prototyping who do not have any knowledge in electronics. Here’s a good example of How arduino works to monitor disinfectant levels in drinking water.
Why Arduino ?
i. Cheap
ii. Open source and extendable software and hardware
iii. Runs in most of the operating system
iv.Simple for beginner but extensible enough for experts.
v. Accesories easily available
Sensors we use?
We have aimed to use various sensors for determining water quality. But for instance, we have pH meter and temperature sensors.
Our project could be run on other sources. But to make more environment friendly, our monitoring devices will be powered by solar panels. Since, this whole thing can be placed on remote area to extract data, solar is more convenient and energy saving.
[by: Bhuwan/Deepak]
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