AquaPIonics proposal

proposed/aquapionics.md

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+#infos
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+auth-name       : naomi and gareth 
+tag             : aquaponics, open data, internet of things, node-red, raspberry pi
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+advance costs   : N
+need room       : Y   
+Location        : Sheffield, UK
+Can host ppl    : n/a   
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+# TALK NAME
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+Growing an Open Source Aquaponics Network
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+Aquaponics means growing fish together with hydroponic vegetables in an integrated way that minimises the use of resources. We've made a system with a number of sensors and other electronics to monitor and control an aquaponics installation. It is built from open-source hardware and software components. It uses node-red for the logic so that non-programmers can control it.
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+The system displays a dashboard showing its current status and we've also built a REST API that opens up the data being logged to use by others. We are hoping that others will join us to create a network of aquaponics installations using open monitoring devices and publishing their data to help with much-needed research into sustainable food.
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+See more about our project here: http://hackaday.io/project/2190-aquaPionics