What does GroLab™ UserBot allows me to control?

That's actually up to you! This shield only allows you to connect your Arduino to your GroNode, the sensors and devices that you need are chosen by you.

If you need to control a lamp, you should have a relay, if you need to sample an analogue voltage for any purpose, you need to use Arduino analogue pins or get an external ADC.

This is a plug'n'play shield for your Arduino that does not need any external power, and allows you to interface with whatever sensor or device you may need.

In the illustrated configuration, UserBot installed on an Arduino controls four lines on an electrical panel via relays, activating and deactivating lighting and extraction systems in a grow room — with two lines free for future expansions. It simultaneously manages a solenoid valve for automatic filling and three peristaltic pumps: one for pH regulation and two for dosing nutrients A and B. At the same time, it collects data from the GroLab™ CO₂ Compact Sensor, ensuring integrated monitoring and automated control of the growing environment. This example highlights UserBot’s versatility in managing multiple devices within a fully customizable module, simplifying advanced automation.

STEP 1 - Install your Shield

STEP 2 - Download the UserBot source code

Using the source code for UserBot as base, you should now edit the source code to support your sensors and devices.

You can find all the needed source code to interface your Arduino with GroLab in our public GitHub Repository.

GroLab™ Sensors Public Repository

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STEP 3 - Create your schematics

Below you can find the schematic used for the first example present in theUserBot's GitHub Repository. It's a UserBot that adds a temperature sensor, one button and a LED can trigger or be triggered by any action in your grow. Install the shield, connect a few wires, upload the code and you get your own user bot running.

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