Hardware Development Platform
The Plant Caravan hardware platform is an open-source ESP32-based sensor system designed for reliable, long-term plant monitoring. It supports multiple form factors — from a single houseplant monitor to a full outdoor solar-powered station.
This page is under active development. Content is being written based on our hardware spikes and spec work.
Planned Sections
- Platform overview and architecture
- Core board design (ESP32 + STEMMA QT connectors)
- Sensor specifications (BME280, BH1750, capacitive soil moisture)
- Three form factors: Indoor Monitor, Seedling Platform, Outdoor Solar
- ESPHome firmware configuration
- Wiring diagrams and assembly guide
- Bill of materials and sourcing
- Calibration procedures