AquaCare Device

A smart aquarium monitoring and control system that helps maintain optimal conditions for your aquatic pets.

Description

AquaCare Device is the hardware component of the AquaCare system, designed to monitor and control various parameters of your aquarium including:

• pH levels
• Water temperature
• Water level
• Automated feeding system

Features

• Real-time monitoring of aquarium metrics
• Automated feeding schedule
• Alert system for abnormal conditions
• MQTT communication with AquaCare backend
• Test mode for system verification
• QR code generation for easy device registration

Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• MQTT broker connection
• Internet connectivity
• Required Python packages (see requirements.txt)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [repository URL]

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv .venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:
   • Windows:

     .venv\Scripts\activate

   • Linux/Mac:

     source .venv/bin/activate

4. Install required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Run the device:

   python main.py

Configuration

The device will automatically:

• Generate a unique device ID on the first run
• Create a QR code for device registration
• Store configuration in device_config.json

Usage

1. Start the device using:

   python main.py

2. Scan the generated QR code using the AquaCare mobile app.
3. Configure device settings through the app.
4. Monitor real-time metrics and alerts.

Features

Metric Monitoring

• pH Level: 6.0-8.0
• Temperature: 20-32°C
• Water Level: 0-100%

Feeding System

• Scheduled feeding
• Manual feeding trigger
• Weekly schedule support

Alert System

• Real-time alerts for abnormal conditions
• Configurable thresholds
• Critical and warning level alerts

Testing

The device includes a test mode that can be activated through the API to simulate various conditions and verify system functionality.

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues, fork the repository, and create pull requests for any improvements.

Author

• Ananda Ayu Putri
• Bintang Timurlangit
• Raqqat Amarasangga Iswahyudi

Acknowledgments

• MQTT for real-time communication
• Python community for various libraries