{"title":"AgXRP Starter Kit - DIY - Beta","handle":"agxrp-starter-kit-diy-beta","url":"/products/agxrp-starter-kit-diy-beta","description":"Imagine a classroom where students do not just read about the future of agriculture  they build it. The DIY AgXRP Starter Kit is an open-source  autonomous robotics platform that bridges the gap between STEM education and sustainable farming. By providing the core electronics and encouraging you to 3D-print your own frame  this kit offers an accessible system that turns complex precision agriculture into an engaging  hands-on learning experience. Students will gain practical skills in programming  data analysis  and automation as they design  build  and optimize their own small-scale smart farms.This kit goes beyond basic robotics by providing an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates robotics  precision agriculture  and horticultural science  enabling students to tackle real-world farming challenges.Custom Smart Farms: Learn about robotics  agriculture  and 3D printing by constructing your own automated plant care system.Data-Driven Growth: Utilize data analysis  capacitive soil sensors  and peristaltic pumps to optimize crop growth and completely automate watering cycles.Open-Source Access: Gain full access to all 3D printable files  a comprehensive parts list  and detailed assembly instructions to build and modify your system.As technology in modern farming advances  it’s essential that educational tools evolve to prepare the next generation of farmers to meet global food demands. From coding sensors to optimizing harvest cycles  this kit equips students to explore automation  sustainability  and data-driven agriculture  all while growing their own food and deepening their understanding of the technology shaping our future.Educator Discount Available: SparkFun and its partners are proud to work closely with the education community. We offer a significant discount on the AgXRP Starter Kit with an Educator account! Please contact support@sparkfun.com to get started.Hands-On Agricultural AutomationThis DIY version of the AgXRP Kit includes the essential electronic hardware and tubing to create a functional  automated plant-care station. However  this economical version does NOT come with a physical frame. You can use our open-source files to 3D-print the enclosures and structural supports yourself!The SparkFun XRP Controller serves as the brain of your farm  coordinating incoming sensor data and managing the timing of your automation cycles. It features a Raspberry Pi® RP2350B dual-core processor preprogrammed with AgXRP firmware; 16MB of flash and 8MB of PSRAM; a low-power accelerometer + gyroscope 6-DoF IMU (LSM6DSOX from STMicroelectronics®); two Qwiic® connectors for easy integration of sensors and accessories; two dual-channel motor drivers for four motors total; four servo headers; a user button; a full-color RGB LED; 0.1in. headers for electrical expansion possibilities  and more. Wireless connectivity is available via a Raspberry Pi® RM2 radio module  enabling 2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth® for remote control and IoT projects.Instead of just observing a plant  students actively build the systems that keep it healthy.Automated Watering: Students construct a custom peristaltic pump using the Hobby Motor with Encoder  Deep Groove Ball Bearings  and the AgXRP Single Pump Enclosure. This allows for the precise delivery of water through the included Latex Tubing.Accurate Soil Monitoring: The SparkFun Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor connects to the controller via a Flexible Qwiic Cable to provide real-time data on exactly when a plant needs hydration.DIY Structural Support: You will 3D print the AgXRP frames and enclosures to provide a stable (and potentially custom) foundation for your electronics during long-term experiments.Looking to expand your setup? You can add up to three AgXRP Pump & Soil Moisture Sensor Expansion Packs to your DIY AgXRP Starter Kit  allowing you to automate and monitor four independent planting zones at the same time.Collaborative STEM EcosystemTo ensure this platform prepares students for real-world challenges  we partnered with organizations driving actual change in communities nationwide. This includes leading academic institutions such as Cornell University and the University of Idaho.Because this is a Beta release  we are actively looking for educators  students  and community partners to help shape its future. Whether you want to pilot the AgXRP  contribute to curriculum development  or support broader outreach efforts  you are joining a growing community dedicated to building the future of food  one line of code at a time.","vendor":"SparkFun","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":15504,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-KIT-30713","mpn":"KIT-30713","price":178.93,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":7}]}