Cultivar's RainCloud

Tool Concept
Stage: 
Prototype

 

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Description: 
RainCloud is a web connected irrigation system and application platform. RainCloud links computers and mobile devices to lawns, gardens and plants by combining automated water valves, soil moisture sensors, a wifi enabled programmable computer and custom web applications. Visit http://www.ecultivar.com for more info.
Documentation
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RainCloud is an open source project and has a kickstarter campaign running through 9/30/2013. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1440288384/cultivars-raincloud-control-your-water-intelligent

Problem addressed/functional need

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Functional Description/approach

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How to use the tool

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Bill of materials and Sourcing

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Construction/how to build

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Next steps/goals/barriers

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Marketplace

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Ongoing projects

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