Garden133

Status: Active Stack: ESP32 • LoRa • Protobuf • MQTT • Solar

Overview  

Garden133 is a distributed monitoring system built to optimize garden watering. It consists of solar-powered satellite units that measure soil moisture and transmit data over long distances using the LoRa radio protocol to a central gateway.

Posts  

June 15, 2025 • 12 min read • Plant Watering

Garden133: A DIY Solar-Powered, Soil Moisture Monitoring System using LoRa

Building a solar-powered garden monitoring system based on ESP32, LoRa, and Home Assistant to save water by automating irrigation.

June 21, 2025 • 18 min read • Plant Watering

Garden133 Hardware: Solar-Powered, ESP32-Based Soil Moisture Sensor System Design

Detailed hardware design for the Garden133 solar-powered ESP32 soil moisture sensor system, featuring LoRa, TP4056 battery charging, and a 3D printed waterproof enclosure.

July 3, 2025 • 5 min read • LoRa

Garden133 Radio: Designing a Low-Power LoRa Protocol for ESP32 Soil Sensors

Designing a custom, low-power LoRa radio protocol using Protocol Buffers for the Garden133 ESP32 soil moisture monitoring system.

August 9, 2025 • 6 min read • Platformio

Garden133 Firmware: Power-Efficient C++ Code For ESP32, With Deep Sleep and LoRa

A comprehensive introduction to the ESP32 C++ firmware for Garden133, featuring energy-conserving deep sleep, LoRa communication, and Home Assistant integration via MQTT.

Resources  

• GitHub Repos: Garden133 Satellite • LoRa133 Base Station
• Community: Hackaday Project Page
• 3D Designs: Waterproof Sensor Cap